Composer: Jimmy Owens
Owens, James Lloyd (Jimmy). (Clarksdale, Mississippi, December 9, 1930-November 26. 2023). Foursquare. Attended Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss.; Southwestern College, Memphis, Tennessee; Cathedral School of the Bible, Oakland, California; Cabot College, San Leandro, Calif. Minister of Music, The Neighborhood Church, Oakland, Calif., 1951-1966; Minister of Music, United Community Church, Glendale, Calif., 1966-1968; Minister of Music, Anaheim Christian Center (now Melodyland Christian Center), Anaheim, Calif., 1968-1969.
With his wife Carol, Owens composed four Christian musicals. He recorded several albums.
--Terry W. York, DNAH Archives (updated 2025 by Leland Bryant Ross)
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