Christopher Harold Owens

June 26, 1971 - March 22, 2019

Christopher Harold Owens, age 47, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at his home in Newland, NC. He was born on June 26, 1971 in Burke County, North Carolina, a son of Mariam Pritchard Owens of Newland and the late Jacob "Jake" Owens. Chris will be missed by his family and this community. He enjoyed anything to do with his daughter Reagan. Some of his hobbies were sports, guitar, hiking and reading. He was preceded in death by his Father, Jacob "Jake" Owens; Step Sister, Jennifer Ledford; Mother in law, Valorie Hanline; In addition to his mother, Chris leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife ;Ashley Owens of Newland, NC; Daughter, Reagan Paige Owens, Sister, Cricket Blackley of Crossnore, NC, Step Mother, Suzanne Owens of Bakersville, NC, Step Brother, Joe Ledford of Alburn, AL, Father in law, Mike Hanline of Gastonia, NC; Nephew, Bishop Harold Paul Blackley. Services for Christopher Harold Owens will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 beginning at 7:00PM from the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Wise officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 6:00 PM Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to his daughter Reagan, C/O Ashley Owens; P.O. Box 1041, Linville, NC 28646 Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Owens family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Christopher and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121