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Reverend Timothy C. Donahue ......Celebrant.....

Obituary
Mr. James Owens was born on January 5, 1949 to the late Dave and Eva Owens in Augusta, Georgia. James entered into eternal rest at his residence on October 22, 2009.
During his early school years, James attended Immaculate Conception School. He later attended and graduated from Lucy Craft Laney High School in 1968. He received his Associate Degree in Business Education form Augusta Technical College in Augusta, GA. fames then moved to Atlanta and continued his education at the Georgia State University.
After completing his education, James joined the A ir Force and faithfully served his country fo r several years. He then went back to Atlanta and was employed at the Veteran Administration Hospital. He relocated to Augusta and continued his employment at the VA Hospital and eventually retired, fames was also a long time, part time employee o f Montgomery Ward
fames was a committed member o f Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Augusta, Georgia. He remained a devout Catholic from his early days at Immaculate Conception, until his untimely death.
James leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted sister and brother, Beatrice Owens Crawford and Dave Owens fr., three aunts, Laura [Williej Walden, Melvina Owens, Katherine Golphin; a sister-in-law, Della M. Owens; a loving and dedicated niece Tonia Owens; nephews and nieces, Richard(Marcia) H. Crawford, fr., Reginald W. Crawford Sr., Patrick Owens, Charles Owens fr., Sonia Owens, Ernestine Deverly Owens; a faithful cousin, Minnie Lee Beard, all o f Augusta; and a host o f great nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives andfriends.

Mass of Christian Burial Order of Celebration
Rite o fEntrance Greeting Blessing o f the Body Placem ent o f the P all on the casket
Procession Entrance H ym n .................................................................... A m azing Grace
Opening Prayer Liturgy o f the Word
F irst R eading..........................................................B o o k o f W isdom 3:1-9 R esponsonal.............. ''The Lord, is M y Shepherd, There is nothing I Shall W ant" Second R eading........ R om ans 8:31-35, 3 7 -3 9 ........... -William Harper Alleluia Verse................................................................................ Jo h n 3:16 Gospel............................................. Jo h n 6 :5 1 -5 8 ....Dea. Elm ore B utler H om ily....................................................... Reverend Tim othy C. Donahue Prayers o f the Faithful Liturgy o f the Eucharist Presentation o f the gifts Eucharist Prayer Holy, Holy Communion Rite L o rd 's Prayer Sign o f Peace Holy Communion Communion H ym n ................................. J u s t a Closer W alk W ith T hee" A t this time, we invite all Catholics who are properly disposed to come forward to receive Holy Communion. I f you are visiting with us and not a Catholic, we kindly ask that you not comeforwardfor Communion, but instead that you join with us in asking Jesus to come into your heart right now as your Lord and savior Concluding Prayers Prayer after Communion Invitation to Prayer Incensing Song o fFarewell Prayer o f Commendation Procession to the Place o f Committal
Cedar Grove Cemetery A repast will he in St. Patrick H all across the streetfrom the Church
following the interment

Pallbearers Knights o f Columbus
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
When I come to the end o f the road, And the sun has set fo r me, I want no tears in a gloom-filled room, why cry fo r a soul setfree? Miss me a little- But notfo r long, And not with your head bowed low, Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me - But let me go.
F or this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone, I t 's all a part o f the M aster's plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick o f heart, Go to yourfriends that we know,
and bury your sorrows in doing good works, Miss me - But let me go.
Acknowledgements
The Family o f Mr. fam es Owens wishes to express their sheerest thanks and appreciation fo r your prayers, phone calls and all acts o f kindness during their time o f bereavement.
Services Entrusted to
C.A. R eid Memorial Funeral Home
314-A-Laney Walker Blvd Ext - Augusta, Georgia 30901 706 724-7594