John Jay Owens, 55, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 11:30 P.M.May 21, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Hewas born December 16, 1962 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Jackie Marvin and Donna Lavon (Metje) Owens. John married Angela Fitts on June 12, 1987.

Visitation: 4:00 P.M. until service time at 6:00 p.m. May 24, 2018 at Newell Funeral Home at 601 South 42nd Street in Mount Vernon, Illinois with Reverend Tim Reynolds officiating. Memorials: May be made to Waltonville Community Church.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.