James Monroe Owens, Jr.

James Monroe Owens, Jr., born on May 17, 1942, in Cherokee, Alabama, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was a dedicated member of the Moose Club and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, working, brain teaser puzzles, and grilling out.

Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka, MS is entrusted with the arrangements. A visitation will be held on April 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Asphalt Rock Baptist Church, located at 2900 Asphalt Rock Road in Cherokee, Alabama. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the same location. Burial will follow in Asphalt Rock Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Seth McMillen, Sr., Seth McMillen, Jr., James Bumpus, and Jeff Grant.

James is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Owens; his grandchildren, Jennifer McMillen, Seth McMillen, Jr., Caydence McMillen, James Bumpus, Jameson Bumpus, James Bumpus, Jr., Serenity Mansfield, and Trinity Mansfield; his niece, Becky Grant (Jeff); and his nephews, James Arthur Owens and James Duncan (Tracy).

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Monroe Owens, Sr. and Gladys Oleen Black Owens; his daughter, Theresa Rhoades; his brothers, Lawrence William Owens and Daniel Wayne Owens; his great-grandson, Jayson Bumpus; his niece, Shelia Hamilton; and his sister-in-law, Joyce Owens.

James Monroe Owens, Jr. will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.