J. R. Owens

August 27, 1928 - December 1, 2021

J. R. Owens, 93, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his son’s home in Greensboro, NC. At his request, there will be no service. His desire was to be cremated and have his son, Mitchell, privately scatter his ashes as they had discussed. J.R. was an Army veteran from the Korean War and he retired from Renfro Hosiery after many years of service. He enjoyed fly fishing for trout in the streams of North Carolina, working in his yard and growing tomatoes. J.R. loved watching ACC sports and Atlanta Braves baseball and was so excited when Atlanta won the World Series this year. He was preceded in death by his Father, Ulyess Owens, Mother, Maggie Simmons Owens, Sister, Ella Lee Owens Newsome, Son, Joseph Gordon Owens, and Grandson, Joshua Owens. Survivors include his Son, Bud Mitchell Owens, Daughter-In-Law, Donna Brinkley Owens Daughter-In-Law, Robin Owens; Four Grandchildren and Four Great-Grandchildren Forbis and Dick at Guilford Chapel is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com