CRISFIELD - Christopher C. Owens Jr., 68, of Crisfield and formerly of Newark, Del., died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at McCready Memorial Hospital in Crisfield. Born in Crisfield Sept. 28, 1941, he was a son of the late Christopher C. Owens, Sr. and Esther Elliott Owens. A US Army veteran, he was an auto mechanic who enjoyed helping his neighbors and friends fix their cars and motorcycles. He also enjoyed working on his computer and building small model boats. He is survived by a son, Chris Owens of Crisfield; a daughter, Sheila James of Bivalve; a sister, Betty Bradshaw of Crisfield; a sister-in-law, Peggy Owens of Crisfield; four grandchildren, Bryant Owens of Crisfield, Christopher Owens of Princess Anne, Dylan Owens of Salisbury, and Tanner James of Bivalve; his former wife of 20 years, Maurlene Owens of Newark, Del.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Arza Owens, and a brother-in-law, Robert H. Bradshaw, Sr. Graveside memorial services and interment were held Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be sent to Tawes Nursing Home Building Fund, 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, Maryland 21817. Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences, please visit
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