Jack County, TX - Obituaries - James J. Owens *********************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************** The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, June 20, 1912 J.[James] J. Owens, who had been ill for several weeks passed away Monday[27 June 1912]. While all his friends knew of his illness, they had not known that he was serious until the past week, when it was noticed that he had BrightÕs disease, and then it was realized that he was really dangerous, but might light for some time. Mr. Owens had for many years been a resident of Jacksboro, having come here with his parents when he was only a boy, and had lived here since that time. He was well known not only in Jacksboro, but all over the country and had many friends. Funeral was conducted at the family home on Archer Street, by Rev. C.R. Taylor, pastor of the Graham Baptist Church. Interment took place in Oakwood cemetery. He leaves his wife and one son, Fane; brother Š A.D. Owens of Jacksboro and 3 sisters, who reside, one in Oklahoma and two in New Mexico. Brother - John Rouse of Oklahoma City and sister - Mrs. Noble of Mangum, Oklahoma, came in Monday on account of Mr. OwensÕ death. Mrs. Owens and son have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.