Larry Wayne Owens, age 77, of Bostic, NC, died Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

He was the son of the late Lewis Owens and the late Marceline Sims Owens and a native of Cleveland County. Larry was of the Baptist faith.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Timken Corporation, Shiloh Plant.

He is survived by his wife: Yvonne "Liz" Owens. Two Daughters: Stephine Owens Jackson and her husband Don. Tina Owens

One Brother: James Owens and his wife Mary Jane. One step-daughter: Cindy McDaniel and her husband Todd.  One step-son:  Sonny Taylor and his wife Nicole. 11 Grandchildren 9 Great-Grandchildren

A graveside service will be held at Rutherfordton City Cemetery at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 with Reverend Brandon Wood officiating. The body will lie-in-state on Monday from 12 noon until 4:00 PM at McMahan's Funeral Home for any friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills; P O Box 336; Forest City N. C. 28043. An online guest register is available at www.mcmahansfuneral home.com.  McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.