With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Morte Edward Owens in Cookeville, Tennessee, born in Kankakee, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Morte left this world on May 20, 2024 at the age of 65, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Morte Edward Owens to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Richard Owens and Nanette Catherine Trudeau Owens; his brother Donald Charles Owens; his mother-in-law Lucy Stafford; his grandparents, Morte Owens, Sarah Owens, Alphonse Trudeau and Ethel Trudeau; and his niece Catherine Owens.

He is survived by : his wife Shirley Marie Owens of Gainesboro, TN; his daughter Robin Perrin of Gainesboro, TN; his siblings, Steve Owens (Connie) of Louisiana, Joanne Itoney of Gainesboro, TN, Charlene Phillips (Darrell) of Gainesboro, TN and Jean Owens; his nieces, Shannon, Sarah, Casey and Christina Owens; and his grandchildren, Zacharey and Tyler Boles.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Pharris Cemetery (2463 McCoinsville Rd, Gainesboro, TN 38562).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home