Joe Owens
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Lowery Joe Owens, 74, passed away July 16, 2022, at NMMC-Tupelo, MS. Joe started farming as soon as he could reach the pedals of a tractor, worked in a factory several years then went to the best career of his life - driving a big rig. He enjoyed spending time with family. He was the kindest and most selfless man that anyone ever knew, never met a stranger, was loved by so many, and always put himself last. We were honored and grateful to have had him as ours. He loved his dog, Kadie. He was a Heaven Bound, Hammer Down Driver.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Owens; daughters, Amanda New(Kevin), Alison Wang(Jerry), and Courtney Browning(Ross); granddaughters, Carley Stockard(Devin), Kayla New, and Kelsey New; great grandchildren, Rade, Emmaline, and Wynn Browning, Zaynah and Preslie Stockard; sister, Nellie Frangella; special cousin, Jone Coggins; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his daddy, A.J. Owens; mother, Beatrice Thomas Owens; uncle, S.H. Nix; and aunt, Annie May Nix.
Service will be Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 2PM at Buchanan Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby Cossey and Bro. Kyle Vernon officiating. Burial will follow in Buchanan Baptist Church Cemetery. Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home of Pontotoc is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Kevin New, Jerry Wang, Ross Browning, Will Watson, Terry Street, and Kevin Street.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Rade Browning, Johnny Street, Ronny Street, Chandler Lessel, and Devin Stockard.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 19th 5-8PM at Baldwin Memorial Funeral Home in Pontotoc and Wednesday, July 20th 1PM until service time at Buchanan Baptist Church.