Buster Lewis Owens, 59, of Brasstown passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his residence. He was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Buster started working at Moog Components 41 years ago in 1976. He was of the Baptist faith. Buster was very creative and enjoyed building birdhouses. He loved the outdoors, working in his garden and chopping wood. He also like to read.
He was the son of the late Harley Wesley and Nina Henson Owens. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Claude, Newell, and Everett Owens.
Surviving are his companion of more than 23 years, Connie Lynn Ashe; a son, Christopher Shawn Owens and wife, Ashley of Brasstown; three step-daughters, Beth Buchanan, Kim Hooper, and Jill Ashe, all of Murphy; a step-son, Rydale Ashe of Murphy; six sisters, Marceline Beavers of Murphy, Helen Crone of Warne, Aline Tanner and Katie Cotton, both of Hayesville, Gladys Gibson of Young Harris, Georgia, and Margie Ingram of Blairsville, Georgia; a brother, Jerry “Bill” Owens of Brasstown; a grandson, Peyton Lewis Owens; three step-grandchildren, Joshua Ashe, Carter Hooper, and Lawson Ashe; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 1, 2017 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with the Rev. R.L. Martin officiating.
The family received friends from 5-6:45 Friday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services.
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.
For whatever reason we may never know, God chooses certain special people to come and join him at his side! I’ve known a few in my lifetime that seemed to have gone to be with God way too soon! Well, we can add Buster to that list.
RIP, Buster! God received another special friend this week!