He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy; son, Steven O. Owen; grandson, Richard D. Regan Jr.; siblings, Ora Owen Jr., Richard Owen, Alvin Owen, and Rosemary Paulsen. George is survived by his children, George W. Owen Jr., Anna M. Regan (John), and Crystal K. Regan; grandchildren, George W. Owen III, Nena Barajas, John M. Regan III, Jessica L. Ledgerwood, Rachel A. Kauffman, Amanda L. Owen, Jennifer M. Regan, Milissa J. Ledington, Jewel Beebee, Stevie Nelsen, Robyn Beebee, and Kyle Beebee; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Arthur "Jimmy" Owen, Sharon Lynn, and Jack Owen.