Rev George Andrew Owens

Rev. George Andrew Owens, 84, a resident of Benton, and formerly of Greasy Creek, passed away Sunday morning, July 27, 2008 in a local hospital. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Cora Owens, his sister Janie, and his three brothers; Johnny, Eskel, and Frank Owens.

Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Luwana Rymer Owens, five children and their spouses; Cecilia Murray of Tucson, AZ, Gilbert and Brenda Owens of Chattanooga, TN, Kay and Ron Green and Johnny and Pat Owens all of Cleveland, Becky and Terry Calhoun of Benton. Four sisters; Blanche Rymer, Frances Wright, Etta Bee Goforth, and Marie Cowey, one brother; Jimmy Owens. Twelve grandchildren; Brian Woods of Tucson, AZ, Angie Skinner of Dayton, Mark Woods, Kim Jones, Tonya Malone and Heath Owens all of Cleveland, Andy Owens of Omaha, NE, Jeremy Owens of Chattanooga, Whitney Owens of Spanishford, AL, Shelby Calhoun of Benton and Lance Coporal Casey Calhoun deployed with U.S. Marine Corp in Iraq, and Sherrie Owens of,AL.twelve great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Also a very special friend of the family, Mondella Bates.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Fairview Baptist Church with Reverend Bobby Green officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery with Heath Owens, Whitney Owens, Eddie Malone, Dustin Jones, Jeremy Owens, and Mark Bates serving as pallbearers. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service.

His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Higgins Funeral Home and also from 12-1 p.m. Wednesday at Fairview Baptist Church, In lieu of flowers family request donation to Fairview Baptist Church 2115 Highway 30, Reliance, TN, 37369.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Owens family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com

Higgins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.