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Mr. Joe M. Owens, a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 09, 2024, at the age of 88.  He was born April 4, 1935, in Crenshaw County, Alabama to S. E. and Katie Fuller Owens.

Mr. Owens is survived by his sons, Allan Owens (Barbara) and Joe Owens (Carolyn);  three sisters, Betty Jean McClure, Annette Huett  (Jimmy)  and Carolyn Wheeler (David);  PawPaw’s grandchildren, A. J. Owens (Ashley), James Owens (Katey), Ashley Page (Chris), Brad Owens (Morgan), Tracy Klein (Mark) and Amy Nichols (Barry); eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mrs. Edna Owens; his parents, S. E. and Katie Owens and his daughter, Brenda Walters.

Mr. Owens was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  He retired from Mount Vernon Mills in Tallassee, Alabama, after many years of service.  He also enjoyed antique shopping, traveling  and coon hunting.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 11:00AM until 12:00Noon at Jeffcoat Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow at 1:00PM at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tallassee, Alabama, with Rev. John Sparks officiating.

Online condolences available: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.

Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing - Tallassee, Alabama