Bennie Owens, age 31

Lost to gun violence on January 3, 2014 in Laurel, Mississippi.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Bennie O
  • Number of children:
    2 11/
  • Personality:
    5 Straight fool !😂😂😂😂😋😋
    2 Nice personality but sweet
    2 dad
  • Occupation:
    2 stay at Home Dad
    2 player, player
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    2 Coahoma County n Jones County
  • Comments:
    3 he was a 1 in 15 nephew ! who appreciated fun FAMILY!
    3 He will be missed by many friends and family
    2 He was the one who would come help out or help you n NEVER CHANGE words

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