Mr. Owensby died Saturday at the Martin Health Care Center in Martin, TN.
He was a dairy farmer and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean Conflict. He attended the New Hope Methodist Church and had lived in this area all of his life.
He is survived by his wife, whom he married March 16, 1956, Joan
(McKinney) Owensby, of the Ruthville community. His mother Odell (Simpson)Owensby of Martin, TN. A son and daughter in law Stacy and Tammy Ownesby and 3 grandchildren, Matt, Amber and Tanner Owensby, all of the Ruthville Community. Also a sister Shelby Webb of Martin, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father Lavern Owensby.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, September 16,2008 at the 11:00 a.m. at the Hornbeak Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Obion Co. Memorial Gardens.
Visitation for Mr. Owensby will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday and anytime after 8 a.m. Tuesday until the funeral hour.