Odis Marvyn Owens

Odis Marvyn Owens, age 83 of Huntsville, TN, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Born November 27, 1940, in Smokey Junction, TN, he was the son of the late Dilmon and Talitha Lowe Owens of Smokey Junction.  He was a member and Deacon of the Fairview Baptist Church.  Odis was a United States Army Veteran, having served 20 years (1958-1978).

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Janis Mason Owens; daughter and son-in-law:  Denise and Jackie Lloyd; brothers:  Murphy, Hobert, Junior, Meredith, and Jay; sisters:  Alma and Thelma.

Odis is survived by his son:  Michael Owens (Linda); daughters:  Elaine Lowe (Randy) and Janet Lowe (Dewayne); eight grandchildren:  Jessi Strunk, Keshia Bass, Jennifer Manis, Megan Mills, Kevin Lloyd, Craig Owens, Dalton Lowe and Austin Lowe; fourteen great grandchildren:  Calli, Casen, Gabe Strunk, Ava, Emma Bass, Jolee, Amelia Manis, Rylee, Ryan Mills, Tobias Owens, Ellis Lowe, Cooper, Clayton, Cohen Lowe; Ralph Mason (Pat) whom he called baby brother; special family member:  Bernie Mason; two special caregivers he loved dearly:  Marva Hatfield and Virgie Ford; and many other relatives and friends.

Friends may visit with the Owens family on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m.  in the Chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Ray Jeffers, Bro. Billy Lowe and Bro. Charles Lowe officiating.  Music will be provided by Bill and Angeletta Pace and Jodi Jeffers.

Committal service will follow in the Riverview Cemetery in Smokey Junction with full Military Honors provided.  Pallbearers will be:  Colby Strunk, Aaron Bass, Michael Manis, David Mills, Scott Jeffers, and Chris Marcum.

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Odis Marvyn Owens.

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