Obituary for Charles D. Owens

CHARLES D. OWENS

Charles D. Owens, age 86, of West Harrison, died Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his residence following a brief illness.  

Born June 4, 1935, in Clay County, Kentucky he was one of 14 children, born to the late Dan and Perlina (Hornsby) Owens. On February 5, 1972, he and the former Carolyn K. Moning were united in marriage, and she survives.

He was retired, having worked in construction and as a mechanic for many years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed farming, gardening, and working outside; but most of all he cherished time with his grandsons. 

Besides Carolyn, his loving wife of 50 years, survivors include a son, Ray (Amber) Owens of West Harrison; two grandsons, Daniel Owens and Adam Owens; six siblings, Douglas (Frances) Owens of London, Kentucky, Alex (Linda) Owens of Moscow, Ohio, William (Dawn) Owens of Beattyville, Kentucky, Lucy (Paul) Wilson of Tyner, Kentucky, Glenna Sizemore of Manchester, Kentucky and Della (Amos) Smith of London, Kentucky.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence Roark, Anna Frazier, Mary Catherine Owens; four brothers, James Owens, Roger Owens, Paul Owens, Earl Owens Sr. 

Family and Friends may visit from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville. 

His brother, William Owens will officiate the Funeral Services at 12 Noon, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.  Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in West Harrison, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County 4-H Livestock Project Barns or the Drewersburg Volunteer Fire Department.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Owens family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.