Harold Vernon Owens

Mr. Harold Vernon Owens, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. He was born in Yadkin County, NC. On April 26, 1937, to the late James Arthur and Mallie Robbins Owens.

Harold graduated from Yadkinville High School in 1957. He then went on to work at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for 30 years before retiring in 1987. After retirement, Harold enjoyed gardening, cattle farming and playing music with various bands. Harold attended Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Throughout the years, music remained an important part of his life. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his eight sisters: Esther, Madeline, Louise, Ann, Gerri, Alta, Peggy and Foie; five brothers: Marvin, Oscar, Arthur, Luther, Roger and daughter-in-law, Jill Slater Owens.

Harold is survived by his wife, Ann Whitman Owens; two sons, Mandel Owens (Jan) of Winston-Salem and Darren Owens of East Bend; two grandsons, Samuel Owens (Rayanne) and Benjamin Owens (Peyton Shuler); two granddaughters, Caroline Hines (Luke) and Sarah Owens; and one great-grandson, Sawyer Owens. In addition, he is survived by several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted at 12pm Friday October 2, 2026, at Pleasant Hill Church, Pfafftown NC with Rev. Patrick and Wendy Marion officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Church, Attn. Kathi Long, 4151 Bowens Road, Tobaccoville, NC, 27050.