Archer A. "Sonny" Owens Jr.

     Archer A. “Sonny” Owens, age 81, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away on September 16, 2024, at Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville, PA. He was the husband of Martha (Dunn) Owens, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Archer A. Owens Sr. and the late Marjorie (McElroy) Owens. 

     Sonny served our country in the Army from 1967 - 1972. He was a helicopter pilot and also flew an Army single engine prop, fixed wing piper cub on reconnaissance missions during the Vietnam War. 

     During Sonny’s life he was known for his fishing prowess, his devotion to family, friends, and country, his love of golf, and his “crazy pants.” 

     Sonny will be missed for his cheerful presence, his sense of humor, his affectionate nature, and his devotion as a husband and father. 

     He will be remembered for being a hard worker, for being respectful to everyone, for his optimistic personality, and for being a devoted Eagles fan. 

     In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Dr. Jeffrey Owens (Deborah K. Owens), S. Leigh Owens Morgan (Richard H. Morgan), and Benjamin Owens (Katherine E. Mulholland); his grandchildren, Katie Owens, Jack Owens, Hadley Morgan, Luke Morgan, and Peter Morgan. 

     You are invited to visit with Sonny’s family and friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 401 North Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. His memorial service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Memorial Garden at the church after the service. 

     Contributions in his memory may be made to the Coatesville PA Caregiver Support Fund. Mail checks to: Coatesville VA Medical Center, Attention: CDCE 135, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Checks can be made out to “Department of VA;” on the memo line write, “In memory of Archer Owens.” 

     Arrangements are by Matthew Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. To view Sonny’s online obituary and leave condolences, please visit www.griecofunerals.com