Jesse Owens' Obituary
Jesse C. Owens Jr, age 56 of Hazel Park, passed away March 12, 2012. He was born October 3, 1955 in Detroit.
Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Jesse (Amanda Champagne) Tompkins, Ellie (Aaron Montcalm) Guilbault, James Cornell, Charlie Owens, and Jon (Lacy) Owens. Dear grandfather of Wynter, Chloe, Jesse, and soon-to-be-born Rhys. He is survived by his brothers and sisters L.J. (Janet) Owens, Penny Arney, Melvin (Tina) Owens, Ken (Kathrine) Owens, James (Alina Frincu) Owens, J.C. Owens, Michael (Meena) Owens, Daniel Owens, Carrie (Bobby) Nash, and Devon Caudill. Dear uncle for many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his daughter Caroline Owens, mother Melvalene Hewitt-Owens, and father Jesse C. Owens Sr.
Visitation Thursday 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Madison Heights Chapel.
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