Elma Gray Owens
April 8, 1946 — March 23, 2016
Mr. Elma Gray Owens 69 of 513 Cooper Rd., Salemburg, NC died Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Mr. Owens was born April 08, 1946 in Sampson Co. the son of the late William and Sarah Owens. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie, Sammy, David, and three sisters, Macy, Sarah, and Emma. He received his education at Charles E. Perry. He worked in construction, and loved to fish and he loved to smile. Which earned him the nickname 'Smiley" amongst his friends.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 02, 2016 at First Baptist Church Roseboro 412 Johnson St., Roseboro,NC. Burial will follow in the Roseboro-Snowhill Cemetery.
Mr. Owens is survived by three sisters, Issie Owens of Clinton, Katie Melvin of Fayetteville, Rosie Davis of Roseboro, lifetime friend Geneva Mack of Roseboro, and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The public will be received, Friday, April 01, 2016 from 3:00P.M.-5:00P.M. family present from 4:00PM-5:00P.M. at Carter Funeral Home in Garland. www.carterfh.com
Service by Carter Funeral Home in Garland