He is survived by his wife of 51 years Linda Franks Owens of Waynesboro, TN; a son, James Owens of Waynesboro, TN; a daughter Sarah Owens Parker and husband Bill of Waynesboro, TN; a sister, Ruth Ann Graham and husband Bruce of Waynesboro, TN; nephew, Brian Harris and wife Tina of Waynesboro, TN. He is also survived by many other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Owens was preceded in death by a brother, J. Lynn Owens and a nephew Anthony Harris.
Services were held on September 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Shackelford Funeral Directors at Waynesboro in Waynesboro, Tennessee, with Craig Mason officiating. Burial followed in the Memorial Gardens at Waynesboro, Tennessee
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Wayne County assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the butterfly foundation
