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WILLISTON - A visitation for McArthur “Judge” “Uncle Mac” Owens, 82, of Williston, S.C. will be held from 4 to 6 o’clock p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024 at Folk Funeral Home, Williston, S.C. A graveside service was held at 3 o’clock p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Seven Pines
Cemetery.
McArthur passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Born in Old Ellenton, S.C., he was the son of the late William Owens Sr. and Lucille Morris Owens. He previously worked as a painter and roofer having worked for Joe Bates, Owens Painting and Harold Beasley. He worked at Brooker Hardware, as a Guard at Augusta Fiberglass and also worked in pulpwood. He loved to raise any type of animal; he raised hogs, chickens, ducks, rabbits, peacocks, quail and Cody the Bull. He also loved to fish.
Survivors include his companion, friend, and care-giver, Dorothy “Dot” Still; a brother, James (Juanita) Owens of Blackville, S.C.; half-sisters, Bobbie Robinson of Barnwell, S.C. and Minnie Burckhardt of Charleston, S.C.; step-daughters, Debbie Harmon of Blackville, S.C. and Ann Owens of Sleytown, S.C.; a special childhood friend, Sport Holland, also friends, Ervin Ezzell and Wayne Kennedy along with a number of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Amedysis Hospice Nurse Monica, Ciera, Betsy, Marie and a special thank you to Joanne Blocker for all of the love, care, and attention that they have shown Judge during the time they cared for him.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Carroll and Erma Sweat; and his brother, William Owens Jr.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory assisted the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
