Joseph "Jack" Cline Owen Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph "Jack" Cline Owen Jr., who departed this life on Thursday, January 1st, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 10th, 1936 in Halifax County to the late Joseph Cline Owen Sr. and Letti Ann Arendall Owen and was married to the late Shirley Cole Owen. Jack lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his family and community.

Jack worked as a truck driver for Burlington Industries for over 25 years and loved seeing big trucks driving around. He also loved going to the local dances.

Joseph was a beloved father to his four children, Vince Owen (Vicki), Jackie True (Phil), Jason Owen and Keely Owen (Brian Satterfield); beloved grandfather to Mike Owen, Chris Owen, Kyle Snead, Cory Snead, Cheslie Jackson, Zach Owen, and Emma Wheeler; proud great grandfather of nine; brother to Gene Owen, Claude Owen, and Letti Ann Campbell; and a special friend to Ruby Hackney.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Jean Owen and two siblings, Joan Ellen Brown & Bruce Owen.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 7th at 2:00PM at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home with the Reverend Norman Talley officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening at Brooks Lyon Funeral Home from 6:00PM until 8:00PM and at other times at at the home of Keely, 602 Dundee Lane, South Boston, VA.