Willie Alger Owens
Dec 18, 1948 - Dec 20, 2024December 18, 1948 - December 20, 2024
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Willie Alger Owens
Dec 18, 1948 - Dec 20, 2024December 18, 1948 - December 20, 2024
Place of birth
Iaeger, WV
Most recently lived in
Iaeger, WV
Willie's profession(s)
Alger was a coal miner for 35 years of his life. He made numerous friends during his time working l, many of which he considered family.
Willie's favorite foods
Alger was a very simple country man who loved the traditional meals such as pinto beans,cornbread and greens. His next favorite was definitely a trip to Long John Silver where he would go frequently when his health allowed.
Favorite bands and musical artists
Alger loved the older county such as George Jones, Waylon Jennings,Hank Williams,Charlie Pride,Johnny Cash,Merle Haggard and many more of the old greats.
Interesting facts about Willie
Willie had 10 brothers and 5 sisters.
Willie loved nothing more than
Sit on his bench in his yard and watch the mountains around him.
Favorite place in the world
The place where he was born and raised and lived his whole life, otterbranch holler in iaeger wv.
Favorite TV shows
He loved to watch mountain men, ax men, deadliest catch and wrestling.
Favorite sports
Devoted Cincinnati reds and Pittsburgh pirates fan
Willie's favorite hobbies
Above all being a father to his two sons was his greatest responsibility of his life
Obituary
Willie Alger Owens, born on December 18, 1948, in Iaeger, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at McCalls hospice house after a short battle with Cancer. A dedicated coal miner for 35 years, Willie formed lasting friendships with many of his coworkers, often considering them family.
A simple country man at heart, Willie enjoyed traditional meals such as pinto beans, cornbread, and greens, and he cherished trips to Long John Silver whenever his health permitted. He had a great appreciation for classic country music, often finding joy in the songs of legends like George Jones, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash.
As one of eleven brothers and five sisters, Willie was known for his strong family ties. He loved to spend time on his yard bench, watching the mountains that surrounded him in Otterbranch Holler, a place he proudly called home his entire life. His evenings were often spent watching his favorite TV shows, including "Mountain Men" and "Wrestling," and he was a devoted fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates.
Willie's greatest joy was being a father to his two sons, a role he embraced with immense pride. He is preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Homer Owens and Stella Mae Kennedy Owens, as well as several siblings.Sisters Lula Owens Rambo,Phyllis Owens and Frances Shelton Owens. Brothers Matthew H. Owens,Columbus H. Owens,George”Sonny Boy”Owens,Franklin D.Owens,Donald “Lawrence”Owens,Charles Owens and Sylvester Owens.He is survived by brothers Vincil “Kyle” Owens and Douglas M. Owens, and sisters Brenda Owens Steele and Cleo Owens Long, along with many nieces and nephews who were raised with the close bonds of siblings.
Willie Alger Owens will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His spirit and love for family will remain in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
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Born on December 18, 1948
Iaeger, WV
Passed away on December 20, 2024
Iaeger, WV