Lockey Owen, Potter by Trade, Has Passed, Oct. 29, 1925

Aged Citizen of the County Died Friday. . . Lockey Owen of Seagrove Passes in His 76th Year—Was a Potter by Trade

Lockey Owen, aged 76 years, eight months and 12 days, died Friday at his home on Seagrove, Route 1, from dropsy after an illness of several weeks. The funeral and interment were conducted at Union Grove Church Sunday by Rev. Manley Hammer of Ramseur.

Mr. Owen was born Feb. 11, 1849, near Christian Union Church, Randolph County. He was twice married, the last time to Margaret Chriscoe. Two children were born to this union, one of which, Alma Jane Owen, survives. Five of the six children born to the first union survive. They are John Owen of Mount Gilead, Mrs. Caroline Davis and Cal Owens of Seagrove, John C. Owen of Mebane, Mrs. Emily Williamson of Steeds, and Mrs. Elma Chriscoe of Asheboro.

Mr. Owen was one of the first potters in Randolph County and one who was skilled in his trade. He was a faithful member of the Christian Church. He was always interested in the welfare of his community and his life was wrapped up in service to his fellow man.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, October 29, 1925

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