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Harry D. "Hap" Owen, Sr. died April 10, 2014 at St. Catherine's Village, Madison. He was 94 years old. Visitation is Monday, April 14, 2014, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, Ridgeland. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at 11:00 AM, with a visitation one hour prior.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James S. Owen, Sr. and Frankie Council Owen; brothers, Frank C. Owen and James S. Owen, Jr.; and his wife of 68 years, Ruthie LaRue Owen.
Hap graduated from Central High School in Jackson, the University of Mississippi, and the Jackson School of Law. During World War II he enlisted in the Marine Corps, and in response to the need for pilots, he transferred to the US Army Air Corps and taught flying for the remainder of the war. He began the practice of law with Green and Green; was a partner in the firm of Lumpkin, Bacon and Owen; and was General Counsel, Vice President, Executive Vice President, and President of Larco Drilling and Exploration Corporation. During the administration of Governor Bill Waller, Hap was the Executive Director of the Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board, the economic development agency for the State of Mississippi. He was Executive Vice President of Ergon, Inc. until his retirement.
He held memberships in American Management Association, Hinds County Bar Association, Mississippi State Bar, American Bar Association, Fellow of Mississippi Bar Foundation, Sigma Delta Kappa (legal), and Rotary Club of Jackson. Of his many honors, he was most proud of was the Honorary Master of Law Degree awarded by the Mississippi College School of Law.
He is survived by sons, Harry D. Owen, Jr. (Hilda), F. LaRue Owen (Marie); and daughters, Susan Greer (A.W.), Cindy Adams (Bill), and Melissa Wible (Danny); 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care by the entire staff at St. Catherine's Village. They especially thank Dr. George Patton and Leslie Haines for the years of loving attention; Joyce Luckett for her special devotion, and Kelly Ingebretsen for her wonderful vigilance as his hospice nurse. Also thanks to Covenant Caregivers for their service to our Dad.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make memorial donations to Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church, the Hap Owen Fund at Mississippi College School of Law, or the charity of your choice.
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April 26, 2014
Leslie Haines
Mr Owen made me smile...he was the best dressed 94 year old I've ever met! I am glad our paths crossed!!
April 18, 2014
Linda Estes
We have had so many wonderful times with Hap and the Owens family. We will always cherish these memories.
Marie Farrington and Linda (Farrington) Estes
April 14, 2014
Robert Lee
Thinking of you all; much love.
April 14, 2014
Bill LaRue
We will all miss his wisdom and guidance. My condolences to all the Owen Family.
April 14, 2014
Pam & Fred Underwood
Hap was a very personable man with a great strength of character. He always had a smile on his face. We enjoyed his stories of his younger life with Ruthie and the fun times they shared with Fred & Dale. He will be greatly missed.
Our love & prayers to his wonderful family.
Love,Pam & Fred Underwood ,Dale Underwood ( your Lubbock,Tx relatives)
April 14, 2014
Dubbie Duperier
I remember Hap and Ruthie as far back as when I was in high school.He always had a smile and a happy greeting. When they attended Christ church it was always a pleasure to visit with them.
April 14, 2014
Please except my deep condolences. Death of a love one is the hardest thing we can go through, because we are never prepared for it so I hope you find some comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more for this has been promised to us.
April 13, 2014
We have such fond memories of Hap and Ruthie. They were wonderful friends to Bob and Deedie and to us as well. We will always cherish our time spent together.
We offer our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Owens family.
John and Mashio Pope (Birmingham, AL)
April 13, 2014
We have such fond memories of Hap and Ruthie. They were wonderful friends to Bob and Deedie and to us as well. We will always cherish our time spent together.
We offer our prayers and deepest sympathy to the Owens family.
John and Mashio Pope (Birmingham, AL)
April 13, 2014
Andy Pryor Williams
Deepest sympathy to LaRue and his family for the loss of their loved one. You are in my most heartfelt prayers
April 13, 2014
Alexa Dale Owen Davis
A wonderful man has passed. I remember his and Ruthie,s kindness to my mother, Martha Morgan Davis and to me and my sister, Susan Davis Price, when our mother passed.
April 13, 2014
Julia McLaughlin
i send my deepest condolences; love, and light to all of Hap Owen's family along with a special prayer for my dear friemd, Susan. Blessings to you all.
Sincerely,
Julia Holmes McLaughlin
April 13, 2014
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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