Jimmie Owens

Jimmie J. Owens, 68 years, of Monroe, MI went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 28, 2010. Jim passed away in his home and had been in declining health for the past 2 years. Jim was born August 9, 1941 in Harrogate, TN the son of the late Isaac Buster and Della N. (Young) Owens Sr. The family moved to Monroe when Jim was a child. Jim attended Monroe Public Schools and was a 1958 graduate of Monroe High School. He also attended Monroe County Community College. Jim proudly served his country in the US Air Force. On April 13, 1991 at Trinity Lutheran Church Jim married his beloved wife the former Shirley E. (Kittle) Hoffman. Jim was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and supported the mission work of the church. Jim was employed by Ford Motor Company in Monroe for 33 years, retiring as a maintenance man in 1997. An avid golfer, Jim enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and bowling. He was also a lifelong camping enthusiast. Coaching was another of Jim’s joys in life. He coached softball for many years in the Monroe area and won several state championships. Most of all Jim loved his family, he is survived by his beloved wife Shirley, 7 loving children; twin son’s Steven P. and Erick J. (Tammy) Owens Sr., Thomas K. Owens, Coralee A. Owens, Pamela E. Hoffman all of Monroe, Kenneth E. (Melissa) Hoffman of Saline, MI and Carl E. Hoffman of Newport, 11 cherished grandchildren; Erick Jr., Evan, Amanda-Kaye, Anna-Allysse, Matthew, Patricia, Alysia, Kyle, Mark, Alicia, and Andrea, 3 treasured great grandchildren; Haylie, and twins; Lucas and Logan, and 3 brothers; Isaac “Ike” (Lynn) Owens Jr., Arthur Lee (Cindy) Owens, and Kenny M. (Liz) Owens also of Monroe. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 1-8 PM in the Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., in Monroe, where funeral services celebrating Jim’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM. The Rev. Jeffrey B. Walsh of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park where the VFW Post 1138 will conduct military honors. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church.