Wayne Owens gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday April 20, 2021 with his loving wife of 40 years, Helen, holding his hand. Wayne retired from Alcoa Aluminum after 18 years. Following retirement, he enjoyed running his own custom auto paint and body work business. Anyone who knew Wayne, knew he did not like to sit idle, in his later years, he enjoyed assembling bicycles at Walmart where he made many new friendships. Wayne and Helen attended Dotson Memorial Baptist Church faithfully for 33 years. Following church on Sunday afternoons, Wayne could be found parked in front of the TV watching every minute of each NASCAR race. Through the years, Wayne had many special friends that he held closer than a brother. On Saturday nights, he and Curtis Crass enjoyed years of dirt car races under the night lights. Don Sparks and Wayne, never found a journey too far to capture the perfect shot of a powerful locomotive barreling down the tracks. Kyle Mynatt was more than a co-worker as their friendship was lifelong. Gary Campola and Wayne enjoyed many laughs as they assembled hundreds of bicycles at Walmart. Wayne and his family enjoyed spending time together, eating good food, and enjoying big belly laughs. Wayne enjoyed a heavenly reunion with his Mother and Father, Shady and Gladys Owens and sister, Linda Titlow. He is survived by one sister, Paula and her late husband Pete Hampton of Summerville, GA. Two daughters, Elaine and Jim Law of Maryville, TN and Annette Ervin of Maryville, TN. Sons Jeff and Karen Owen of Sweetwater, TN and Rick and Robin Owen of Maryville, TN. Grandchildren Aaron and Heidi Owen of Maryville, TN, Jared and Caitlin Law of Maryville, TN, Brittany and Joseph Haynes of Athens, TN, Alisha and Terry Rodgers of Knoxville, TN, and Allison and Kris Tindell of Sweetwater, TN. Wayne was blessed to enjoy each of his Great Grandchildren, Aubree Zimmer, twins Boston and Neyland Morrow, Allen Law, Willow Owen, Reagan Rodgers, Wilson Owen, and Asher Tindell.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN 37701. Funeral Service will follow with Dr. Morris Anderson to officiate the service, Entombment will follow directly after the Funeral Service. Online condolences and fond memories can be extended to the family at www.sherwoodchapel.com.
Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens
3176 Airport Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
865-970-2955
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