Background
Owensby, Emmett C. was born on March 18, 1918 in Jasper, Missouri, United States. Son of Arthur D. and Ressie (Taylor) Owensby.
Owensby, Emmett C. was born on March 18, 1918 in Jasper, Missouri, United States. Son of Arthur D. and Ressie (Taylor) Owensby.
Bachelor of Education, Evansville University, 1966. BTh, Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, 1948. Teaching Credentials, University Southeastern Kentucky, 1949.
Minister, First Baptist Church, Monroe City, Missoury, 1948-1954; minister, First Baptist Church, Montgomery City, Missoury, 1954-1956; minister, Forest Avenue Baptist Church, Kansas City, Missoury, 1956-1962; minister, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Evansville, Indiana, since 1962; consultant, State Welfare Department, Indiana, 1964-1989. President Pastor's Conference, Evansville, 1963-1965, treasurer 1965-1969.
Board directors Hannibal (Missouri) LaGrange University, 1951-1954. Treasurer Girl Scouts United States, Monroe City, 1951-1954. Active Mayor's Human Relations Committee, Evansville, 1978-1982, Civil Defence, State of Indiana, since 1965.
Member local Chamber of Commerce, Masons.
Married Mary Newell O., January 17, 1943. Children: Mary Ann, Carolyn K., Emma Sue.