William E. Owens
May 3, 1923-Dec. 5, 2006
William E. "Bill" Owens, 83, Greencastle, died Tuesday.
Born in Greencastle, he was the son of Frank W. and Mary R. (Furney) Owens.
A graduate of Greencastle High School, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W.
He retired from the Maintenance Department of DePauw University.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Marjorie F. (Spargur) Owens; sons Roger Vickous, Indianapolis, Gary Vickous and wife Patti, Sebring, Fla., daughter Susan McMains and husband Larry, Greencastle; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home with minister Ron Johnson officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow at Boone-Hutcheson Ceme-tery.
Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be e-mailed to INBTH@keystonegroup.com.