James Leroy Owen

Obituary James L. Owen, 93, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home. James was born in Memphis, NE on August 15, 1928 to Floyd Sanders Owen and Thelma Louise Wing Owen. Mr. Owen retired as a 1st Sgt. in the USMC he served from 1946 to 1968. He served in Korea and the Viet Nam wars, was deployed on two cruises, I&I duty in New Castle, PA and recruiting in NYC. After his military career he worked as a purchasing Agent for Conner Mobile Homes in Newport for 17 years. A graveside service will be held at 12:00PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Owen of Newport; daughters, Debra Matthews and husband, Mike of Cary; Patricia Harris of Belhaven; granddaughter, Mary Anna Harris of Chalmette, LA; and many cousins in Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Thelma Owen. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC. Services Graveside Service Wednesday December 15, 2021 12:00 PM Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery (Jacksonville)