Mitchell Burns Owens

Mitchell Burns Owens, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 28, 1928, in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia to Mitchell E. and Ila “Peggy” Owens.

He was a graduate of Glynn Academy where he met the love of his life, Sallie Johannessen, whom he was married to for 77 years.

Mitchell served in the U.S. Army in Guam. He graduated from Brewton Parker College and Georgia Teachers College (now known as Georgia Southern University). He was an ordained minister and served as pastor of several Baptist churches in Georgia. In 1957, he was employed by International Harvester Company where he served as an executive until his retirement.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Bobby Owens, Barry Owens, Harry Owens, David Owens and sister Peggy Anne Moore.

Mitchell had an uncanny ability to comfort small children by holding them, rocking and singing to them. He always made everyone feel welcomed. He was a kind and gentle man. Mitchell was a man of deep faith and his greatest gift was his love and devotion for his family, which spanned three generations. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For a part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

Mitchell is survived by his wife, Sallie, and his children, Mitchell N. Owens (Sally), Priscilla Sosby, Paul Owens (Rhoda), Julie Ellis (Tyson) and Polly Owens, along with 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank his caregivers; Regina Hunter, Renay Hunter. Latonya Carter and Uju Mbanusi for providing comfort and excellent care.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 5-7 pm at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 am on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in their Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pine Ridge Baptist Church Building Fund, 15 Nimitz Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520.