Lorenzo Holland Owen Jr.

He was born on June 9, 1946, in Forsyth, GA to the late, Lorenzo Holland Owen Sr. and Sophie Vanchena Owen.

Lorenzo is survived by his wife of 42 years, Juli Jones Owen; daughter, Kim Owen Tibbetts (Jeff); son, Michael Owen; grandchildren, Tyler Baugh (Brooke), Erin Ruff (Kevin), Ashley Pritchett (Zach), and Sydney Owen; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Ruff, Myles Ruff, Lilly Mae Pritchett, and Ivy Rose Pritchett; brothers, Frank Owen (Carol), David Owen (Kathy), Mark Owen, and Vicki Owen; nieces and nephews, Jaye Owen, Kaye Elsner (Matt), Penny Meegan (Ryan), and Nancy Thompson (Jeremy); great-niece and nephews, Luke Elsner, Chase Elsner, Quinn Thompson, and Axel Thompson.

Lorenzo Holland Owen Jr. was a man whose presence spoke volumes even in silence, passed away leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength and unwavering kindness. He was the best man many of us ever had the privilege to know- a true country soul, strong to his core but always with a soft shoulder ready for anyone who needed it.

He was a man of few words, until you found yourself in a conversation he cared about. Then you’d see the fire in his eyes and the depth of his spirit. He didn’t chase comfort or easy roads; as his best friend once said, “He never wanted to do anything easy” because where’s the fun in that? To him, every challenge was an opportunity to grow, and he met each one with that familiar sparkle in his eye.

Always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear, he was a constant in an ever-changing world. He loved his people deeply not just with words, but in the way he showed up, day after day, with quiet devotion. He was deeply respected, well-loved, and yet always the most down-to-earth man in the room.

He leaves behind more than memories, he leaves behind a model of what it means to live with grit, grace, and heart. His legacy lives on in the stories we’ll tell, the lessons he taught us, and the love that will never fade.

A celebration of Life gathering, visitation of Friends and Family for Lorenzo will be held Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr, Cartersville, Georgia 30120.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Bartow County, https://bgcofbc.org/ or by mail to: Boys and Girls Club Bartow County, 642 Henderson Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120

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