Deryl Duane Owens

Martinez, GA – Deryl Duane Owens, 82, loving husband of 59 years to Anita L. Owens, entered into rest on Sunday, February 26, 2017.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at ChristWay Christian Church with Pastor Barry Clanton officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Deryl retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and was a Vietnam War veteran. After retirement, Deryl assisted with starting the Science Center at Fort Gordon and later Fort Discovery. He loved working with kids and teaching them new things. Deryl also enjoyed shooting skeet, bowling, and his true passion, operating his ham radio. He was known to many by his handle – N4BMA.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter; Vicky V. Battle (Joel) of Beech Island, SC, son; Mark D. Owens (Melissa) of Martinez, GA, brother; Lynn Owens, four grandchildren; Sean J. Battle, MD (Sarah Battle, MD), Sara Cale (Eddie Cale) Christina Owens (Chad Shepherd), Katie Owens, and one great grandchild; Kinzlee Shepherd.

If so desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 106 SRP Dr. Evans, GA 30809