A service of love and memory for Deprince J. Owens Sr., a. k. a. "Byron," Thursday, February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m., Moore's Chapel A.M.E. Church, 3037 Fairfield Avenue South, St. Petersburg, Florida, officiating, Pastor Maize W. Rojas

My Love

T h e Sunrises and th e Sunsets h avin g you in m y life I d id n 't
regret. Y ou s to o d so tall a b o v e us all to s e e the view ahead to let us know you w ere there to k eep us safe. You r strong hands I m iss to hold
y o u r e y e s I m iss to stare in, Your b od y I m iss to hold
Your sen se o f hum or that m ade m y day.
Your protection you gave to your fam ily.
Oh h ow you will b e m issed.

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Th an k you fo r all th e tim e w e sp en t togeth er and the LOVE w e shared.
Thank you fo r th e little o n es w e brou ght into this w orld.
O h h ow you will b e M issed. G od put us to g e th e r until d eath d o
us part. I lo v e you and alw ays will.

Your devoted Wife

Fam ily and Friends Fam ily and Friends

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair Perhaps you sent a floral spray, if so we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, a frien d could say, W hatever you did to console our hearts W e tkank you, for your prayer.

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A S erv ice of L o v e and
M em ory F o r
Deprince J. Owens Sr.
A K A "B Y R O N " Let not your keart ke troukle, ye kelieve in G od, kelieve also in me. In m y Fatker's kouse are m any m ansions: if it were not so, I w ould kave told you. I go to prepare a place fo r you. A n d if I go and prepare a place fo r you, I w ill com e again,, and receive you u n to m yself; tkat
wkere I am, tkere ye m ay ke also..
Jokn 14:1-3 1 lxursday, February 2,1, 2008
1:00 P.M. Moore's Cbapel A.M .E. Cburcb
3037 Fairfield Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida
Officiating Pastor Mai^e W. Rojas

Deprince J. Owens Sr. was born in Jamaica Queens, new York on March 13, to the late Robert E. Hall, and Maude K. Owens. He attended PS 134 Elementary and Linden Jr. High 192 both of Hollis Queens, Hew York and Benjamin Cordoza High, of Bayside Queens, Hew York. He was employed with Apollo nursing Home as a Certified nursing Assistant, where he was awarded Union Rep. He loved playing basketball. He played for numerous leagues throughout St. Pete. He recieved numerous amount of trophies. He played in 3 on 3 tournaments. The name of the team was called JAP (John, A1 and Prince). He enjoyed bowling and pool. Deprince J. Owens Sr. departed this life on Monday, February 11, 2008 at Bayfront Medical Center. Preceding him in death, his grandmother, Louise and sister, Haney.
tie leaves to cherish his memories... f His devoted wife: Stacey f Seven Sons: Gregory of Hew York, Antonio of
Jasper, FL., Byron, Deprince Jr, DeVann, DeQuan and De'Angelo all of St. Petersburg, FL; f Two Daughters: Deasia and Denesha both of St. Petersburg, FI;
t His mother: Maude R. Owens of Hew York;
t Six Brothers: George Hixon of St. Petersburg; Robert, Larry, Van, Tyrone all of Hew York and Bruce of South Carolina;
f One Sister: Glenda of Hew York; + And a host of other special nieces, nephews
relatives and friends.

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Processional........................................ "Soon and Very Soon"

Choir

Invocation

Scripture Readings Psalm 23....... Evelyn Wooten
John 14:1-3........ DeVann Owens

Selection............................................................ Choir

Reflections.................... Please Limit To Two Minute As a Friend.............. A1 Rogers
As a Brother-in-law...Sam Pruitt

Selection............................................................Choir

Resolutions & Acknowledgments............Sister Janice Howard

Eulogy...................................... Pastor Mazie W. Rojas

Invitation To Discipleship

Final Glance (Immediate Family only)

Recessional....................................................... Choir "O Happy Day"

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