Gene retired from General Motors. He was a family man and a devout Christian. Gene was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. He was an outdoorsman and found joy in fishing, hunting and being in the mountains. He loved to work with his hands and could often be found tinkering on a project or woodworking. Gene was a loving and faithful husband, loving father and doting Papa. He is going to be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 66 years, Sybil Owen; son, Danny Owen (Corry); daughter, Connie Loggins; grandchildren, Judy Parker (Dale) and Jordan Driver; 6 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Lamar Owen (Wanda) and many nieces, nephews and friends. Granddaughter, Denise Smith and siblings, James Owen and Ann Sims preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 1:00 at Temple Baptist Church, 28 High Country Crossing, Morganton, GA 30560 with Dr. Roger Beck officiating. The family will receive friends from noon till 1:00 before the service at the church.
Arrangements for Mr. Owen have been entrusted to Woodstock Funeral Home, Woodstock, GA.
