Basil Lamar Owen Obituary (1945

Mr. Basil Lamar Owen, age 79, of Oxford, Ga. passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mr. Owen was born in Eva, Al. on March 27, 1945. He was the son of the late Harwell Wilburn Owen and Visita Catherine Johnson Owen. He loved to work on cars, especially his Volkswagen and also loved to fish. He will be remembered for his love for his family and his great love for the Lord. He was a long-time faithful member of Oak Park Church. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Samuel “Sambo” Hudson, great-granddaughter, Aubree Donaldson; brother, Jerry Owen and Willie Owen. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Donnie Phillips Owen; children and their spouses, Dana Henderson, Stephen Owen, Caleb Owen, Angela and Stacy Everett, Jesse and Cynthia Hudson, and Candace Bentley; sisters, Joyce Lewis and Ramona Owen; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews also survive. Memorial services for Mr. Basil Lamar Owen will be conducted on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary of the Oak Park Church. Pastor David Scott and Rev. James Barlar will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM until the service hour at the church. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Arrow Students Youth Group of Oak Park Church in memory of Mr. Owen. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin. Ga. 30224 is in charge of arrangements.