Obituary of Douglas Abner Owens

Douglas “Doug” Abner Owens, 75, husband of Willie Mary Heaton Owens for 54 years, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2021. Mr. Owens was born in Fountain Inn to the late George Abner Owens and Margie Masourie Adair Owens. He retired from Michelin in 2011 after 35 years of service and served in the SC Army National Guard during the 1960’s. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. Doug was a family man who loved his wife and son. He had a penchant for spoiling Mary and enjoyed working in the yard with her. He also worked many hours in the garage. One of his greatest joys was being “Granpa Doug” to his grandson Max. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son Doug Owens, Jr. and wife Katie Smith and grandson, Maxwell Owens; honorary daughter, Cyndi Christen; three sisters, Georgia Smith, Mary Ann Schultz, and Margie “Jewel” Freeman; and a sister-in-law, Susie Pitts. He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Williams. Funeral services will be 3 o’clock Sunday, September 5th at Bethany Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The only time that family will receive friends will be at the church for one hour prior to the service. It is requested that guests wear a mask for the visitation and service. Memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 134 Bethany Circle, Fountain Inn, SC 29644.