Larry Charles Ownbey
June 10, 1942 ~ April 20, 2005
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Larry Charles Ownbey, 62, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 20, 2005. After a brief illness he was called to his heavenly home.
He was the son of the late Charles Robert and Hilda Morgan Ownbey. He was a 1961 graduate of Enka High School and a 30-year employee of Taylor Environmental/Fiji International. After leaving Taylor he was co-owner of Checkered Flag Auto Sales, Inc. until the time of his death.
Larry coached in the Hominy Valley Youth League for over 20 years. He was a member of the WNC Classic Cruisers. He was an avid car show enthusiast and enjoyed traveling to car shows. He was an active member of Acton United Methodist Church.
Larry dearly loved his four grandchildren and was interested in every aspect of their lives, especially school, church and sports activities. He attended their athletic events until his illness prevented it.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Tallent Ownbey; a daughter, Jackie Ownbey Turbyfill of Candler; a son, Robbie Ownbey and his wife Kim of Candler; a step-daughter Lisa W. Whitaker and her husband Tim of Fairview; four grandchildren, Sydney and Carson Ownbey and Amanda and Jacob Whitaker; one sister, Rita Ownbey Laudenslager and her husband Jim of Garner; and one brother C.A. Ownbey and his wife Sally of Fairview. He was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Ownbey Ebernickel.
A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Acton United Methodist Church with the Revs. Paul Hacklander, Neil Haynes and Steve Harris officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
The true wealth of a man is not measured by the amount of money or worldly goods he has while he is here but rather by the friends he made, the lives he touched and the love he shared. Larry C. Ownbey was the wealthiest of men and will be greatly missed.
Memorials may be made to Acton United Methodist Men, 171 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
We are so sorry to hear about Larry. He was such a wonderful man. Always friendly and full of laughter. We regret that we won’t be in town this weekend for the services, but just wanted to let you know that you are in out thoughts and prayers.
Sarah and Brent Blankenship
Your family is in our prayers during this time. He will truely be missed. We thought a lot of Larry.
Robbie, Kim, Sydney and Carson,
Our thoughts and our prayers continue with each one in your family. We did not get to stay for the memorial service because of Logan’s ballgame, but your Dad understood that. We did get a program and shared in the service on our way to WCU. What a beautiful celebration of his life and it brought back many memories for us. Not only childhood memories when they lived on Oakview and us as kids in the neighborhood, but all the ballfield memories we will carry with us always. Your Dad was a wonderful man and did a good job with his children. He will be missed by many but never forgotten. Rory got to be there to usher him into heaven and they are having fun together until we join them.
Our Love in Jesus,
Royce, Gwenda and Logan
We are so sorry for your loss. We know that it was a long and painful journey for Larry and the family. All that knew Larry, loved him. ‘Big Daddy Larry O’ is how he will be remembered at our house. You can receive comfort from knowing that he will live on through his children,grandchildren and the wonderful memories that remain. We like to think that he has been reunited with our loved one in heaven and now we have two special angels watching over us.
We love you all,
Jimmy, Bronwyn, Kirstyn, and Jay
To all of Larry’s family…we are so sorry for what you all have lost. But we are rejoicing for Larry for he is with the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ! We all will be together again in a little while.
May God shelter you all and keep you in the Grace of His Love. Just remember to call on Him for strenghten and comfort…for He is only a whisper away.
In Christian Faith, Wanda/Ray
ROBBIE AND FAMILY
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOU FATHER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
CLIFF,POLLY,AND RACHEL STANBERRY
May God comfort all who loved Larry in this time of grieving. We will all rejoice together in our Father’s house one day.
I saw Larry at the ball park last summer. His friendly hello and warm embrace touched my heart. It was a gift…and perhaps a goodbye. I will treasure that!
With love and sympathy from a former classmate,
Janice Herren Israel
Class of 1961
Enka High School
We are so sorry for your loss. Larry was a very special person, who touched the lives of many people. It is a great loss to the community and to all who knew him. We will miss seeing him at the ball field doing what he loved best!! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Todd, Julie, Lauren & Devan
No more suffering,
No more pain.
Our earthly loss,
Will be Heaven’s gain.
He was a wonderful father, husband, friend, and a supporter of the community. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with each of you during this time. If we can help in anyway, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Love and Prayers,
The Terry Higdon Family
John 14:27 ‘…do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid…’
Robbie and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Larry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Larry and I were cousins, born only 10 days apart. Since we went to separate school systems we only saw each other in the early years at family holiday gatherings, etc. However we ran together quite regularly during our high school years. Unfortunately I went away to college and never returned to Asheville except for short trips to visit my parents. I fondly remember our times together and was saddened to learn of his passing.
I wish I had been fortunate enough to know his family and witness the respected family man and member of the community that he became.
Robbie, Kim & Family
I just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you daily. I seen such a loving and devoted Dad and Grandfather in Larry by just being a neighbor. It was clear he loved you all dearly. May God bless each and every one of the family members.
I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS…LARRY WAS A GREAT PERSON…HEAVEN IS SWEETER TODAY..WE ALL HAVE MORE TO GO TO HEAVEN FOR..I AM HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN HIM..LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP YOU IN ANYWAY..YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS..LOVE,ANNETTE CROOK
Please know we are very sorry for your loss, and if you need us please call. Larry will be missed greatly. Jerry and Debbie Daniels
Linda, my heart goes out to you in the loss of your beloved Larry. I know he is at peace with Jesus now.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Always, Helen
Robbie,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you.
…for the Lord shall be thine
everlasting light, and the days
of thy mourning shall be ended.
Isaiah 60:20
May you remember always
that, for every sorrow,
there is comfort…
for every sadness,
there is healing…
for each loss–
the promise of new life.
With Sympathy,
Nancy Wright Sluder
Larry will be greatly missed. He was one of those people who you may not see for a long time, and then you run into him, and the conversation starts up as if you just talked with him the day before.
TO ALL THE FAMILY,LARRY WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF MINE FOR MANY YEARS. I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO VISIT WITH HIM IN APRIL 10th ,I WILL MISS HIM . GOD BLESS YOU ALL. ‘LIL RED’
Dear Robbie and Lisa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. I feel very blessed to have known your dad for many years. The teasing I recieved from him was well worth seeing his smile! He was a great and generous man and was respected and loved by all! I will miss him! But I know he won’t miss a ballgame, he’ll be at them all!
Love, Kim, Mike, Matt and Katie Dawson
Jackie and Robbie,
I’m sorry to hear about your dad. He done so much for the community and for the kids. I always think of him everytime I go to Hominy Valley. May God comfort you through these times. I will keep you in my prayers.
A good classmate that will be missed.My prayers are with you.
Donald Hensley
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you today and always.
Robbie, Kim, and Family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. As I am reading the condolences that others have written, it is obvious that he was loved by many and will be greatly missed. We send our deepest sympathy to you. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy.
How saddened we were to learn of Larry’s death. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. He and Ted were Classmates of 1961.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through the difficult time.
Ted and Janet Rhodes
Truly Larry ‘Tyrone’ was a wealthly man to have so many friends. We shared alot of laughs in the time we knew Larry, going to Car Shows, the Rod Run, and Johnathan Creek.
We enjoyed Larry and Linda’s company and his experience in buying and selling of cars, together both here and Tenn.
Truly a good friend who will be loved and very well missed, but not forgotten.
We would like to extend our sincere sympathy to the family. Larry was a fine man and will be greatly missed. Ron & Kathy Rector
we are so sorry for your loss, I was out of town and tommy did not hear about larry’s passing til it was too late to come to funeral home. please accept our condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. tommy and karen buckner
I’m sorry about your lose. Larry was a great man and I know you will miss him dearly. Just know that I am thinking about you!!
We were so sorry about your loss. Larry was a great man and he will be greatly missed. Please know that we are thinking about you and you all are in our prayers!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana Wooten, Andrea and Diesel Monroe and family
Linda and Lisa,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sounds like Larry was a great man. Regretfully, we never got to meet him but heard that he was a very special someone that was loved by a lot of people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
(Annette’s sister)
Dear Linda & Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Our thoughts are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.