Larry Allen Owen was born on February 22nd, 1951, to William Thomas Owen, Jr and Bobbie Davis Owen of Athens. Larry passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at UAB Hospital. Larry was their only biological child, but he was raised with his first cousin, Donnie Nix, as a brother.
Growing up, he enjoyed playing baseball at the Fifth Avenue baseball fields, but his favorite pastime was playing guitar and singing. He, his dad, and his uncles played music together often. He was in a band called “Dexter and the Derbys”, who had the honor of playing for the inauguration of Governor George Wallace. His enjoyment of playing music and singing continued as long as his health allowed him to do so. He attended Athens City Schools and graduated from Athens High School in 1969. He attended Calhoun Community College.
Larry spent the vast majority of his working life in various retail settings and roles, beginning in his teens at Vick’s in the L&S shopping center and finishing in the jewelry business at Cluxton’s Jewelry, then Jimmy Smith Jeweler’s in Decatur.
Larry and Amelia met on a blind date when he was 18 and they married two years later in 1971. They welcomed a daughter, Laurie, in 1973. The family of three moved to several locations as Larry progressed in his retail positions before moving back to Athens in the 1980s.
Larry, Amelia, and Laurie attended Jackson Drive church of Christ, where Larry was currently a member.
Preceded by parents William Thomas Owen, Jr. And Bobbie Nell Davis Owen Adcock, and Donnie Nix.
Survived by wife, Amelia Hogan Owen, daughter, Laurie Johnson (Aaron), and four grandchildren, Natalie, Clay, Lydia, and Grant Johnson.
Graveside services will be Monday, April 24th, 2023, at 2:00pm, at Hodges Cemetery, with Aaron Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 24th, 2023, from 12:00- 1:30pm, at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.
