Jack W. Owens Sr., 49

SMYRNA - Jack W. Owens Sr., of Smyrna, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. He was 49. Mr. Owens was born Jan. 5, 1959, in Knoxville, Ky., the son of the late Jack and Doris Marshall Owens. He worked as a project manager, most recently with Hunt Construction at Dover Air Force Base. Mr. Owens served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, (DAV). He was a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is survived by his wife, Paulette Andreas Owens; a son, Jack W. Owens Jr. of Warrensville, N.C.; two daughters, Shannon Fuhr and Theresa A. Owens both of Smyrna; a brother, John Langrell of Virginia; a sister, Denise Janeka of Smyrna and six grandchildren. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street, Smyrna. Burial will be 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Letters of condolence may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.