Pickens, SC - Mr. Aaron Lafate Owen, 90, loving husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Owen, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House in Anderson.
Aaron was born in the Hogback Township of Transylvania County, NC, on May 3, 1932 to the late Troy and Thelma Hyatt Owen. He was an avid bird watcher, and enjoyed fishing, especially for trout. Aaron was a U.S. Army Veteran, and attended Lakeview Baptist Church.
Aaron is survived by his daughter: Linda Massingale; his four sons: Roger Owens (Nellie), David Owens (Jenny), Gary Owens (Sherry), and Wayne Owens (Teresa); and two sisters: Wanda Evatt (Dean) and Patsy Thompson. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his loving wife and parents, Aaron was preceded in death by five brothers: Jack Owens, Earl Owens, Arlin Owens, Dee Owens, and W.C. Owens; two sisters: Linda Geoghagen and Mildred Fricks; an a son-in-law: Terry Massingale.
A graveside service will be conducted at 3:30 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM on Sunday, prior to the graveside service, at Dillard Funeral Home.
The family is at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Callie and John Rainey Hospice House of Anderson: 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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