Joe Owens

ADVANCE, Mo. -- Joe John Owens, 84, of Advance died Friday, Sept. 6, 2007, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Feb. 4, 1923, in Truman, Ark., son of David and Jannie Blue Owens.

Owens was a retired farmer and welder.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include a son, Freddie Owens of Truman; two daughters, Linda York and Janie Owens of Illinois.

There is no service.

Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.