David Eugene Owens Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of David Eugene Owens Sr. of Rocky Mount, Virginia, who passed away on October 23, 2025 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Eugene Owens Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
As David departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though David may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy David leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Truby Owens and Mary Taylor Owens; his wife Inez Deal Owens; and his siblings, James Owens and Mary Ann Mullins.
He is survived by: his children, Bobby St. John, David E. Owens, Jr., Rosa Potter and Rebecca Hensley. He is also survived by five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home (103 Clearview Dr, Martinsville, VA 24112). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
