Walter “Shorty” Owsley, 87, of 468 Estill Bottom, Wayland, Kentucky 41666, formerly of Lincoln County, widower of Lena Ruth Stowers Owsley, died Thursday, July 6, 2006 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1918 in Cliff, Kentucky, a son of the late James Lee Owsley and Susan Catherine Music Owsley. He was a retired Coal Miner; a World War II and Korean, Army Air Corp Veteran.
In addition to his parents, also preceding him in death were 3 Brothers: Russell, Frank & Issick Owsley; 3 Sisters: Ruby Blankenship, Ruth Lafferty & Glenda Mae Owsley.
He is survived by:
4 Sons: James Edward Owsley of Estill, KY
Garold Keith Owsley & Darrell Kay Owsley both of Brazil, IN
Ricky Dale Owsley of Murray, KY
2 Daughters: Pamela Diane Spencer of Raleigh, NC
Sharon DeCallmis of Arvada, CO
2 Sisters: Margaret Gibson & Reba Roads both of Logan, WV
17 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren