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David Owings Obituary
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Funeral Services for David A. Owings, DMD, 78, who entered into rest March 8, 2016, will be conducted Saturday morning at 11 o'clock from First Baptist Church of North Augusta. Rev. Roy Kiser and Rev. Steve Davis officiating. A private family interment will be held following the service.
Dr. Owings was a native of Greenville, South Carolina, having made North Augusta his home for the past 50 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Augusta. Dr. Owings was a graduate of the College of Charleston School of Pharmacy, the Medical College of Georgia (DMD) and practiced dentistry in North Augusta for over 40 years. He was an active supporter of the MCG Dental Program, served on the admissions committee and with the foundation and was recognized as an MCG Dental School Distinguished Alumnus. Dr. Owings was a very determined man who lived life to the fullest. He was a licensed pilot, competitive shooter, avid hunter, car enthusiast and NASCAR fan. He loved North Augusta, supported the community and North Augusta High School sports and was the recipient of the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Small Business person of the year. Dr. Owings also was active in Missions, having gone on 10 mission trips to Honduras, Mexico and Costa Rica.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Wilma O. Owings; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Alan and Laura Owings, North Augusta, SC; two daughters and a son-in-law, Tina Morris, Aiken, SC and Dr. Rebecca and David Sam, North Augusta, SC; a brother, Mitchell Owings (Pat), Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, Evan Musgrove (Mandy), Erin Minshew (Chris), Bentley Sam, Emily Sam, Kacie Adams (Jonathan), Allison Owings and Matthew Owings; one great-grandchild, Tessa Minshew.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 5 until 7.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Augusta Building Fund, 625 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841 or to Christ Community Health Services, PO Box 2344, Augusta, GA 30903.
Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181).
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Memories and Condolences
for David Owings
March 19, 2016
Willie L & Delores Anderson
We love you very deeply Dr.Owens, it was such a pleasure knowing you we will miss you but we will meet again, To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. And you are in Heaven now itts only a brief intermission Mrs Owens you will be together again.
Vince Ducker
March 14, 2016
Wilma, so sorry to hear about David's passing. I enjoyed the good times through the years with the both of you and especially the class of '57 luncheons. Praying that God will give you strength during the days ahead,
March 14, 2016
Casey and Cleavie Szocinki
Marie J, and Ruby G. Belk N. Augusta
March 11, 2016
Mrs. Owings, we were sadden to hear of the passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Snader Family
March 11, 2016
Our prayers and love go to the Owings family. We will miss David so much. He was such a loving man to our children. May God be with your family.
Ruth Miller Fleenor
March 10, 2016
Wilma,
I'm so sorry to hear of David's passing.
I have often asked about you when talking to your brother David.
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Ruth Miller Fleenor
Vince Ducker
March 10, 2016
Wilma,
So sorry to hear of David's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The class of 1957 at Carolina High School will be thinking of you and sending prayers at this time.
March 10, 2016
I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF DAVID. WE ALWAYS WOULD SEE EACH OTHER AT OUR GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE ON OCCASSIONS. HIS MOTHER BEESIE WOULD KEEP ME WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE WERE COUSINS AND FRIENDS.
JEAN BAILEY WARREN
Preston Creech
March 10, 2016
Family of Dr. D., Sad to hear of the death of your loved one. Memories of past experiences in the choir of FBCNA and especially the Christmas Programs where Dr. David handsomely dressed in TUX sang next to me. Joyful memories. Will pray for you all in your loss and grief.
Kaye (Williamson) Merriett & family
March 10, 2016
Our family is so sorry to hear of your loss. What a man Dr. Owings was and what a legacy he leaves to his children and grandchildren. We loved him and know that he is no longer suffering and his body his whole now as he is with his Savior! Love you Mrs. Owings and your family!
Melba McNeely
March 10, 2016
Wilma:
So sad to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Larry Garner
March 9, 2016
Our condolences and thoughts to the family. I met Doc many years ago; we had the mutual interest in flying and my wife and I worked with him in the Dental school. He never forgot our names and always had a bright smile.
Leah barrow
March 9, 2016
Wilma, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time! Dr Owings was a kind and gentle person. He left a beautiful legacy for his children! He will be missed. God Bless!
Donna Hooton
March 9, 2016
To The Owings Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Owings passing. He was the best employer I have ever had. He treated me like family and I really loved him. He will always bring a smile to my heart. With love, Donna (Ayers) Hooton
March 9, 2016
I met David when he bought Suburbans from me. We talked motorcycles which I was to be on the lookout for him. We had lunch several times. Pleasant memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Joe Ingram
Johanna Hadden
March 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Perry Grose
March 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the Owings family.
March 9, 2016
Wilma. Dot and I are sadden at the home going of our friend David but delighted that he is no longer suffering and is now in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ and ill no more.
We regret that it will not be possible for us to be there with you as we were just there yesterday for two doctors appointments. Our prayers are with you and your family. God bless. ...we love and will try to see you on our next visit to our beloved North Augusta.
Dot and Ed Zeigler
Michele Carr
March 9, 2016
To the Owings Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dr Owings will truly be missed.
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