George Harrison Owens Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of George Harrison Owens (Iva, South Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 1, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hoke Smith and Mary Odom Owens; and his siblings, Harold S. Owens, Lois Owens Hoover and C. E. Owens.
He is survived by: his children, George Harrison Owens, Jr. of Honea Path, Miriam Owens Swaney (Steve) of Abbeville, Nancy Owens Lowe of Abbeville and Dianne Owens of Laurens; and his grandchildren, Ben Owens (Kari), Jonathan Owens (Felicia), Cassie Owens, Jennifer Clinkscales, Susan Rawlings (Jonathan), Misty Branyon (Josh) and Stephanie Hembree (Kevin). He is also survived by 13 great grandchildren.
The family request memorials be made in George's memory to First Creek Baptist Church, 9511 Abbeville Hwy. Iva, SC 29655 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
