Dyrs Owens Jr., 59, of Warsaw, died at 11 a.m. May 17, 2011, in his residence. He was born May 5, 1952, in Albion, Mich., to Dyrs Sr. and Eva Brown Owens. He was a machinist for many years. He enjoyed his music, Western movies and being a “free man.” Surviving are his father, Dyrs Sr. Owens, Silver Lake; his companion, Vickie Murfitt, Warsaw; three brothers: Donald Ray Owens, Silver Lake; Danny Lee (and spouse Jan), Indianapolis; and Ricky Joe Owens, Warsaw; a son, Dyrs Daniel Owens, Warsaw; a daughter, Misty (and spouse Steve) Flannery, Mentone; three grandchildren; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, with Pastor JP Freeman officiating. Calling is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Memorials may be made to McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580. Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
