Richard "Dick" Emerys Owen

Richard “Dick” Emerys Owen, 74, of Fleming Island, FL, passed away January 30, 2012. He was born on January 6, 1938 in Klamath Falls, OR to parents, Emerys and Evelyn Louise Roberts Owen. He grew up in Peoria, IL and attended Woodruff High School and graduated from Bradley University. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and had served his country in the United States Army. He was known as a man for all seasons and touched everyone in his life in a very special way. He had a passion for cars, having raced on the SCCA circuit and owned a race shop where he built cars and engines. Dick loved the water and enjoyed Happy Hours aboard “Merlin’s Lady”. He was a member of the Jacksonville Boaters Club, aka Searay Club. Dick began his real estate career in Indianapolis, IN and moved to Fleming Island, FL in 1996 and joined Watson Realty. He most recently was associated with Prudential Realty. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Philip. Survivors include his wife, Constance “Connie” Owen; sons, Mark (Jessica) Owen and Erik (Diane) Owen; stepdaughter, Amy (Brice) Smith; stepson, Robert Todvine and grandchildren, Nicole Owen, Sergio Owen and precious Emmalie Hope Smith. He will be forever missed by his constant companions, Gretel and Gabi. John 14:1-3, In my Father’s house are many mansions. I go to prepare a place for you. I will come and receive you unto my self. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 3, 2012 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Rev. Michael Hackbardt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32257. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.