Newton (Kippy) Weems Owens, Jr., beloved husband of Gaynell Lambert Owens, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was born on October 14, 1954 to Shirley Marie Gray and Newton Weems Owens in New Orleans, LA, and was a resident of Metairie for over 39 years. As a devoted husband and father, he was preceded in death by his father and stepfather Louis Knight.

He is survived by his sons, Matthew Paul and Stephen Michael, and daughter, Michelle Marie.

He was the son-in-law of the late Beverly Haury Lambert and Ronald Paul Lambert.

He was a plumbing and mechanical construction Project Manager and a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union No. 60, where he was both a plumber and instructor for over 35 years. He was also a parishioner of St. Christopher Catholic Church.

His love for his craft was only eclipsed by his love for his wife and three children.

Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at St. Christopher the Martyr Catholic Church, 309 Manson Avenue, Metairie, LA at 12:00 pm and the visitation will begin at 10:00 am at the church. Entombment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemeteries, 4900 Airline Highway, Metairie, LA 70001. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.
Masses preferred.

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