Jesup, Ga.

Jesse A. Owens, 70 of Jesup died Sunday, October 1, 2017 under the care of Hospice of South Georgia.  The Lyons native and former resident of Blackshear had lived in Jesup for the past 23 years and was a retired truck driver with American Welding and Tank Co.   His favorite pastimes were playing golf and watching television.  He was predeceased by his son, Jesse Andrew Owens.

Survivors are his wife of 34 years, Linda Owens of Jesup; 3 daughters, Sabrina Leaky of Tenn., Sheila Sandoval, Jesseka Owens, both of Jesup; a son, Rev. Thomas (Nicole) Anderson of Stapleton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Pat(James) Norman of Maxwell, Fla., Judy Durrence of Waycross; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Rev. Thomas Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Mac Anderson, Chance Almanza, James Norman, Leslie Tyre, Donnie Durrence and Dillon Durrence.

Visitation will be 1 to 2 P.M. prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.