William Owens

William Edward Owens, 93, of Zionsville, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at Zionsville Meadows. He was born June 9, 1919, in Shelby County, to Earl E. and Minnie (Jones) Owens. He married Mary Richey on June 27, 1942, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 16, 2008. Survivors include three daughters, Judy (husband, Jerry) Iverson of Gulf, Ill., Dottie Strawn of Westfield and Linda (husband, Tom) Skelly of Henderson, Nev.; two brothers, Herbert Owens and Harold Wayne Owens, both of Florida; sister, Mildred Eudaly of Florida; grandchildren, Matthew, Michaela, Meghan, Amy, Eric and Kimberly; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters; and a brother. Mr. Owens was a member of First Baptist Church. He worked for Tokheim as a machinist until he retired in 1984. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service and Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. David Love officiating. Buriial will be at Second Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin. Online condolences may be made at www.murphyparks.com .