Obituary

Calling: Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 2 to 6 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel

Service: Graveside service at a later date **************************************************************************************** James H. Owens, 72, of Big Turkey Lake died unexpectedly Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 10:58 a.m. in Kendallville.

He had lived in this area most of his life, coming from Kentucky.

Mr. Owens retired as a truck driver for Fairmont Homes in Nappanee.

He was born May 16, 1941, in Fisty, Kentucky, to Watson Owens and Gladys (Combs) Smith Owens.

Surviving are a daughter, Jennifer Owens of Big Turkey Lake; a granddaughter, Janette Mullins; a sister, Carol Walters of Bulan, Kentucky; and a brother Jerry (Arletta) Smith of West Otter Lake, Angola.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Rodney Owens; a brother, Jackie Owens; and a sister, Donna Sizemore.

Calling will be Sunday, January 19, 2014, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville.

A graveside service will be held at Woodruff Cemetery at a later date.

Preferred memorials are to the donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com