Harold Lee Owen
October 8, 1931 ~ March 3, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Harold Lee Owen, 79, died on Thursday, March 3, 2011. A native of Greenville, SC, Harold was the son of the late Harold and Sadie Owen. Harold is survived by his wife Mary Ann; children: Valerie Owen and husband Jim Szymanski and Rusty Owen and wife Sharon; step-children: Tony Stalcup and wife Marsha, Lisa Sutton and husband Ray, Mike Stalcup, and Terry Stalcup; grandchildren: Matt and Meredith Owen; step-grandchildren: Chad Evans and wife Megan, Anna Evans, and Vaughn Stalcup; extended family and friends.
Harold was a 1953 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in mechanical engineering. While at Clemson, Harold was a sports writer for the school newspaper and played on the tennis team that beat the University of GA. He was also an avid golfer and Clemson fan.
Harold served as a Captain in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. He spent 32 years as Plant Engineer for Gerber Products Company and served as President of the NC Engineering Society.
Harold was a member of the East Asheville United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday school Superintendent for many years. Mayor Terry Bellamy honored Harold with a proclamation on September 16, 2010 for his years of service as President of the Parkway Forest Homeowners Association where he had lived for 52 years.
The family will receive friends on Sunday March 6, 2011 from 2-4 pm, at Groce Funeral Home, 856 Tunnel Road, Asheville. The funeral will be held on Monday, March 7, at 1 PM at Groce Funeral Home, with burial following at 2 PM at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain.
Memorials may be made to East Asheville United Methodist Church, 48 Browndale Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
MARY ANN, RUSTY, SHARON, & FAMILY
I am so sorry for your loss. Harold was a wonderful person and he will be truly missed. May God comfort each of you as only he can.
Love to you all,
Donna Clayton
To the whole family, we share your loss, but we know that Harold is with our Lord now.
To the whole family, we share your loss, but we know that Harold is with our Lord now.
MaryAnn and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Harold. We are sure The Lord and Harold will have a good time together.
We think of you every time we look at the
wall at J&S.
Love,
Barry & Shirley
MARYANN AND FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HAROLD PASSING AWAY SURE ENJOYED TALKING TO HAROLD AT HEART PATH WE KNOW HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY YOU AND FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
PERRY AND HIS FRIENDS AT HEART PATH.
Mary Ann; My prayers are with you and your children.I believe the last time I saw you was when Ben & Marilyn & were at Sadie’s birthday.
God Bless You In Christ’s Love Anna Marie Anndrews
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU HAROLD WAS A WONDERFUL MAN HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED HE IS WITH THE LORD NOW AND IS AT PEACE
To all of the Owen family, we would like to express our sorrow for your loss. Harold will be remembered fondly by our family and others.
Rusty and Family,
I am saddened by your loss. I know you have many great memories to help you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Jeanie Christenbury
Dear Rusty and Sharon,
Very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing (David Wight relayed the news). I had talked with him twice over the past couple of years; once at IHOP and also at the Mayor’s presentation at the church. He seemed to always be smiling, and have something witty to say! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Allen Queen
Rusty.
So sorry to hear about your dad. I just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Rusty,
We’re so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I didn’t realize our dads had so much in common (my dad also graduated from Clemson with a degree in engineering, and served in the AF in Korea). We know you’ll miss him, and we’ll be thinking of you and your family during this sad time. With love, Rich and Janet
Rusty and Sharron,
I am so sorry to hear the news of your father’s death. Hold on to the memories that one day will become precious and sweet. On the other side of the struggle, there can be joy and I hope for you those days. To all your family and those that loved your dad, my deepest sympathy.
With my love,
Kaye Allen