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Guy "Tommy" Ownby

May 2, 1941 - December 9, 2018

Guy Thomas “Tommy” Ownby, age 77, of Fowlkes, TN passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at West TN. Healthcare of Dyersburg, TN. Tommy was born May 2, 1941 in Dyer Co., TN. to the late John Guy and the late Mamye (McKinney) Ownby. He was a 1959 graduate of Dyersburg High School. After graduation, he was employed by Illinois Central Railroad and retired from there after 41 years. He was a maintenance crew supervisor. Member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church where he served as Trustee, Sunday School Superintendant, and Sunday School Teacher. He was a past member of the Dyer County Civil Air Patrol and served on the board of the Dyersburg Suburban Consolidated Utility District. Survived by 4 children: Jeff (Evette) Ownby of Dyersburg Shane Ownby of Fowlkes Rory (Rebekah) Ownby of Fowlkes Lory (Steven) Crumley of Plymouth,WI. Grandchildren: Jay, Mary Catherine and David Crumley Dakota Ownby, Bobby Wiltshire, Brad Powell, Lindsey Ownby, Lyndon Singleton and Logan Michael Ray Ownby to be born in a few months. Two sisters, Betty Rodgers of Eads,TN and Helen ( Bob) Dunavent of Friendship,TN. Tommy also leaves several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Ownby Adams, and a brother Michael Ownby. The family has asked in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Life Union Mission 213 W. Cedar St. Dyersburg,TN 38024 or the Fowlkes United Methodist Church 51 Fowlkes St. Dyersburg,TN 38024. Pallbearers: Brian McCanless, Kevin Alexander, David Adams, Walker Adams, Robert Gourley, and John Binkley Honorary Pallbearers: Mark Ford, Lyndon Singleton, Brad Powell, Chris Dunavent and Larry Rodgers. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 12 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Ronnie Harris officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 11 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. .

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Guy Thomas “Tommy” Ownby, age 77, of Fowlkes, TN passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at West TN. Healthcare of Dyersburg, TN. Tommy was born May 2, 1941 in Dyer Co., TN. to the late John Guy and the late Mamye (McKinney) Ownby.... View Obituary & Service Information

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