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Obituary For Owen Allen
Owen N. Allen, Jr. (Butch) age 74 of New Bern, N.C. passed away of a sudden heart attack on Dec. 8, 2022. Owen was predeceased by his wife Shirley J. and his parents , Owen N. and Virginia G. Allen Of New Bern. He is survived by his son Christopher (Jackie), grandchildren Jacob and Ryan of Kernersville, N.C., his brothers, John(Shirley R.), Lee (John M.(d) ), Avon(Marie(d) ), Gary (Tina); Sisters: Eva Haynes (Frank(d) ), Darlene and Delia Creech (Paul). Scores of nephews, nieces, cousins, and their husbands and wives. Owen, Jr. grew up in and around New Bern, a member of the local Salvation Army Corps where his love for music and playing the drums began. He would later become a member of a local band and make a recording as well as become a guitarist and song writer. Owen was a former staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, during which time he met Shirley Gonzales of Bexar, TX. They married and he left the military and moved back home to New Bern, working for a time at Barbour Boat Works, then signing on for a career at NADEP, Cherry Point. His family will miss his wit and humor, his love for cats and airplanes, tracking storms and family gatherings. Shall Owen and Shirley "Dance till the end of Love..." Graveside service to be held Saturday, Jan. 28th at 1P. M. at Greenleaf Memorial Park 900 River Road, New Bern, N.C.
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Dreams From the Heart Bouquet was sent for Owen Allen - January 26, 2023
I knew Owen when I came down from Minnesota. I was 15 and Came down to visit my sister whose husband was at Camp Lejune. We went to a bar one night and listened to the Hunts For Lunch Bunch. We were friends forever after that.Karen
Uncle Owen could brighten anyone's day. He will be dearly missed by everyone lucky enough to cross his path. Sending my love to the Allen family in these hard times.
Owen, we enjoyed our time with you and Shirley at your son's wedding. We remember you chasing down "the wedding ring" for Chris.
"Butch"'s death until this week, we played together when he lived on East Front Street when we were 8 and 9. Prayers to the family
Our brother...we will miss him daily. Reunited with Shirley and those family waiting there for you.
Darlene my condolences to you and your family. Latisha Shelton-Rivers
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
