William Lawrence Ownbey's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2026 in Fairview, North Carolina

William Lawrence Ownbey

May 20, 1943 - October 13, 2026 (83 years old)

Fairview, North Carolina

William Lawrence Ownbey's obituary , Passed away on October 13, 2026 in Fairview, North Carolina

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Groce Funeral Home Inc

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William Lawrence Ownbey

May 20, 1943 - October 13, 2026 (83 years old)

Fairview, North Carolina

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William Lawrence Ownbey Obituary

The family announces the passing of William Lawrence Ownbey of Fairview, North Carolina on October 13, 2026. William, born on May 20, 1943, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Lawrence Ownbey to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin Taft Ownbey and Pearl Marlowe Ownbey; and his sisters, Marjorie Lamb, Juanita Morgan and Elaine Beall.

He is survived by: his wife Agnes Lytle Ownbey; his daughters, Lauren Ownbey, Karen Ownbey and Sharon Ownbey; his grandson Ben (Nikki Ownbey); his great grandchildren, Candace Ownbey, Zachary Ownbey, Jacob Ownbey, Jon Pitt and Henry Pitt; his brothers, Arthur (Maxine Ownbey) and Wallace (Hope Ownbey); and his brother-in-law Willie Beall. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and special friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



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500 CHARACTERS

Sat

Oct 17

Visitation

Lake Harvest Church of God
170 Presbyterian Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115

Mon

Oct 19

Visitation

Biltmore Church of God
1390 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Mon

Oct 19

Celebration of life

Biltmore Church of God
1390 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

Mon

Oct 19

Burial

Nesbitt Chapel Church Cemetery
12 Nesbitt Chapel Rd, Fairview, NC 28730

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