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Obituary For Mr. Willie Owens
Funeral services for Mr. Willie Owens, 79, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Friday, July 25, 2025, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow at Belleville Memorial Garden.
Let the Life I Live Speak for Me — Willie Owens, known as “Big Will” to family and friends was the oldest of six boys born to the late Prezzie Owens, Jr. and Mary Lee Washington on April 18, 1946. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 18, 2025 at MUSC Health of Orangeburg.
Willie served our country in the Vietnam War and later obtained his GED from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
Willie was married to Katie Owens for over 50 years of partnership, friendship and dedication with each other. He enjoyed driving truck, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family.
Willie drove truck for JT Bozard Trucking for over 10 years and also worked for C&D Building Supply for a number of years. He fought a good fight of faith, kept his eyes on the Lord and stated that “he was ready to go home”.
Willie leaves to cherish fond memories: his wife, Katie Owens, of the home; three daughters, Tandra (Rodney) Busby, Debbie Hanton, and Yvette (Tyrone) Snell; two sons, RaNard Owens, and Willie (Crystal) Hanton; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Leroy Owens, Pop, and Myron Washington; one sister, Marlene; along with other family and friends.
Mr. Owens passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at MUSC Health-Orangeburg.
Public viewing will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 12-6pm.
Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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Prayers and condolences to you Katie and your family on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. Know that GOD will provide healing and peace to you and your family!!
Marvin and Sandra Aiken
So sorry for your loss.
Johnnie Harris
Offering love and support to my family for the loss of my brother in love, Willie Owens. He will be missed.
Thinking of you all Sis! Sorry for your loss!
Sheila
I am so sorry for the loss of Willie. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult times. He will be greatly missed.
My Condolences to you and the family Katie Mae. God bless his soul and may he rest in peace.
I Love you Cousin Katie Mae, God knows and bless you always for standing by Willie's side from the beginning to the peaceful day of transitioning. You're the example of a true strong black woman. His memories will live in us always. God bless you and the family. Condolences from all of us here in New York. We are one.
My deepest condolences to Mrs. katie and her family at this time of grief. The Owen's have been my neighbors for over 30 something years, some of the kindest and most caring people I've met. Mr. Willie loved sitting on his porch enjoying god's light, the sunlight. I will surely miss him. May God watch over your family and give you strength to heal and keep him in your heart. God bless you Virginia Blackshear
Sis, sending my love and deepest sympathy to you and the family. Vernell, Red and family
To my sister Katie and family, My heartfelt condolences to you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love you All. Your sister Joann & family
My condolences to all the family may cousin Willie rest in peace.🙌🏽🙏🏽
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