Lloyd "Grady" Owenby
February 10, 1927 ~ February 11, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Lloyd “Grady” Owenby, age 95, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Florida.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Kelcey and Ella Kilpatrick Owenby. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Athalene Smith Owenby and sisters Evelyn Owenby Allison McClesky and Edith Owenby Harris.
Grady is survived by his daughter, Kay Zimka and her husband Jerry; sister-in-law Janice Smith of Fairview and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was employed by and retired from the Air Weather Service of the Federal Government.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 19 at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Kay and Jerry invite you to visit Grady at your convenience, as he lies in repose at Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian location from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM on both Thursday and Friday and then from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Saturday.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: February 17, 2022 9:00 am - October 11, 2024 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
For those who wish to pay their respects: February 18, 2022 9:00 am - October 11, 2024 5:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
For those who wish to pay their respects: February 19, 2022 9:00 am - October 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: February 19, 2022 2:00 pm
Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715
828-667-4415
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Kay, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Grady. I have fond memories of him and Athalene coming to visit granny Penley. You were very lucky to have had him for so many years. Sending hugs and prayers!
Love you, Sonia
Kay ,We have so many good memories of Grady .Even before Lois passed ,we went to the Bush Plant together.We had a long enjoyable friendship,.We will miss him so much
Oh my. Grady was the best. He was my supervisor in the computer room long years ago. I can still hear his voice as he always was kind and encouraging. So sorry that we have lost him.
I am sorry to learn of Grady’s passing. I worked with him at Biltmore House in the early 2000s. He was always a delight to talk with as we worked various areas. I remember how pleased he was when he was telling me about having a solar sky light installed in the bathroom for his wife! Later we had written exchanges from time to time on Facebook.
So sorry to hear … He was a loving spirit with a joyful heart and smile… When he visited and we were able to enjoy dinner with him and Bridgette it was always full of laughs and special memories we will hold so dearly…. Praying for you and your family🙏🏻
We love you as our dearest friend, neighbor, and finest friend. You were always a special and loving spirit in our lives.
Rest in peace!
Kay,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a very special man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.