W. Dave Owen, D.D.S.
William David Owen passed
away peacefully after an extended illness on Saturday, January 27, 2018.
He was born on October 8, 1940 to Minnie Gertrude (Polly) Daniel
Owen and William Earl Owen in Jackson, MS. He attended Meridian schools where
he graduated in 1958. One of his fondest memories was of the Meridian Triangle
Restaurant Chic Steaks he was given for making honor roll. He graduated from
Mississippi State University and Loyola School of Dentistry followed by
residency in Prosthodontics at the VA Hospital in New Orleans and Memphis, TN.
He served in the Marine Corp on active duty, then in the Army and Naval
Reserves. He taught Prosthodontics at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans,
LA before returning to Jackson, MS to set up his dental practice. Practicing
dentistry was far more than a career for Dave. It was a true joy, an avenue for
helping people. He was a member of the Mississippi Dental Association and the
American Academy of Prosthodontics. He was a member of the Rankin County Rotary Club and
was a past District Governor for District 6820. He was a charter member of St.
Mark's United Methodist Church where he served as chairman of trustees, as well
as other church duties. A sports enthusiast, he was an avid golfer, and had
enjoyed playing on the church softball team. Reading was a life-long pleasure,
especially science fiction and westerns.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delois Armstrong Owen
and their son, Gary Owen; sister, Linda Jean Owen Parker (Don), brothers, Rich
Owen (Joyce), Randy Owen (Linda Sue), stepmother, Dot McKay Owen, stepbrothers,
Roger McKay (Jean) and Joe McKay (Linda Kay).
Friends are invited to visitation with the family after 9:00
a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church (Reservoir),
400 Grants Ferry Rd., where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., the
Rev. Warren Coile, officiating. Interment will follow in Natchez Trace Memorial
Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stewpot Ministries,
1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS. 39203 or to St. Mark's United Methodist
Church, 400 Grants Ferry Rd., Brandon, MS 39047 or to the charity of your choice.
Published
in Clarion Ledger on Jan. 30, 2018
O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .
Eternal
rest, grant unto William David Owen, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful
departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
