John Drew Owens

Jackson, MS, USA

John Drew Owens, eldest son of Sam H. Owens, W.W.I. Veteran, Grandson of Drew R. Sims, Confederate Veteran, has resided in the Jackson, MS area most of his life. He married Alice Ruth Carr on Dec. 31, 1941. He enlisted in the National Guard in 1940 but became ill. This led to his eventual Honorable Discharge. He and Alice raised three children and now have five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church Dan later moved his membership to Broadmoor Bapt. Where he was the Superintendent of the young peoples dept. for many years. he is a Master Mason, 32 degree Mason and a Shriner, lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, and a member of the American Legion, Post 1. He worked for Campbell Soup company for many years, then he entered into Estate Planning and financial needs for individuals and limited partnerships. In 1973, he became a Hinds County Sheriff Deputy Dan served as Bailiff in Judge J.C. Stennett's Chancery Court. He retired from the Sheriff's Dept. in 1984 and began extensive research into the Confederate War and W.W.I.I. theaters of operation Dan the soldiers that served in them. He is also active in Republican politics.

In My Heart

She was always so gentle so
loving to me. In my heart
she was perfect as could be.
Her love for the family was
unconditional and strong.

I looked for many years to
find someone like her. I found
one in my wife. In my 
heart she is part of me.

She never hurt anyone, or
Knowingly did them wrong.
My Mother was full of patience,
dedication filled with love.

In my heart I see Angels rejoice.
Now that she's with them on their side.

God bless and keep her safe
til I join her there
Your Son

To look after our children
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She has great joy in doing
for them. Bless her for 
she is my Love.
Ole Dad