James Hubert Owensby

September 25, 1941 - November 4, 2020
James Hubert Owensby

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James Hubert Owensby, a lifelong resident of Henderson County, passed away peacefully at the age of 79 at the Elizabeth House on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertie and Clifford Owensby; brothers, JC and David Owensby and daughter, Lynn Owensby.

Hubert was a truck driver for many years, loved going to the flea market, and watching Westerns and Nascar.

He leaves his wife of 36 years, Vickie Owensby; a sister, Frieda Owensby Albertson; daughters, Suzanne Owensby Rutledge (Gordon) and Dottie Owensby Shepard; a son, Jimmy Owensby and stepchildren, Jackie Hicks and Angelo Enamorado.

His greatest pride was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Katie Barnwell Sisk, Billie Ann Philpot (Will), Colby Arney (Tabatha), Aaron Arney, Abby Shepard, Jazmin Phillips, Blakeley Arney, Brooks Arney, Gracie Philpot, Patrick Sisk, Blaze, Kobe and Amara Brogdon.  Along with several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside service will be held at 1pm on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Elizabeth House.


Service

Monday, November 9, 2020
1:00 PM

Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • November 06, 2020
    Cheryl Sell says:
    Dottie, i am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. Please know you & your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks.

  • November 06, 2020
    Alton and Lynda Connor says:
    Dottie, Suzanne and family ~ we are sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our love and deepest sympathy, Alton and Lynda

  • November 09, 2020
    Jon & Linda Laughter and the girls says:
    Dottie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for peace and comfort.