Johnny Wayne Owens, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 4, 2020. He was a peninsula resident for over 60 years and a member of Peninsula Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Johnny retired from Newport News Shipbuilding after 46 years in X42, Nuclear Pipefitters. Department.

Those left to cherish his memory are his two sons and their wives, Brian K. Owens and Diana and Bruce A. Owens and Patty; 7 grandchildren, Bradley, Kaitlin (Bobby), Taylor, Jacob, Matthew, Samantha (Jonathan) and Thomas and 1 great-granddaughter, Bailee Higgs
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Doris Jean Owens and 1 granddaughter, Julea Eve Owens.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 10-10:30 AM in the Peninsula Missionary Baptist Church, 24 Mary Ann Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666 with a funeral service to follow immediately afterwards. Burial will follow in the Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery.

Due to COVID-19, social distancing and face mask will be required.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.