Thomas Vernon Owens

August 7, 1942 - December 6, 2019

Conway....... Thomas Vernon "Buddy" Owens, age 77 died Friday, December 6, 2019. Mr. Owens was born in Conway, SC, a son of the late Will and Eulee Cannon Owens. He retired from the South Carolina National Guard. Mr. Owens was a member Horry Masonic Lodge #381. Surviving are: his wife, Linda Lee Owens of Conway; one son, Tony Owens (Lisa) of Conway; one daughter, Amy Hewitt (Steven) of Loris; 5 grandchildren, Caroline Owens, Drake Owens, Brandon Hewitt, Douston Hewitt, and Ryan Hewitt; several great grandchildren; a brother, Dr. James B. Owens (Carolyn) of Georgetown, SC; 2 sisters, Mary Dean Skipper and Verma Howell, both of Conway; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday from Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Skipper officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Monday. Memorials may be sent to Quilt of Valor Foundation, P.O. Box 191, Winterset, Iowa 50273. Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.