Danny Cecil Owens, age 72, passed from this life into eternal glory on Sunday October 19, 2014 at the Huntsville Hospital following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born in Lincoln County on February 6, 1942 to William Cody and Evelyn Benson Owens. Mr. Owens attended Elora Elementary School and graduated from Flintville High School in 1960. For 12 years he and his three siblings never missed a day of school. Mr. Owens was a proud member of the National Guard and he retired from Bell South after 40 years of service in 2002. He was a Christian and long time member of the Smithland Community Church where he served as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. In recent years, he attended Gum Springs Baptist Church. He loved his Lord, family, community, state and country and evidenced this by being actively involved in several organizations. His greatest passion was to defend the lives of unborn babies. He helped organize the annual Life Chain in Lincoln County held every October which supports the Pro-Life cause. Additionally, he was active in Lincoln County CAN and worked faithfully to establish a monthly prayer meeting on the Public Squares of Lincoln County, Giles County and Moore County. Since his retirement, he was blessed with many years to enjoy the sports and activities of his beloved grandchildren and great-grandson.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Owens; sisters, Linda O. Woods (Orville), Elaine O. Barnes (Paul); sons, Eric V. Owens (Jennifer), Daniel Owens (Crystal); daughters, Stacey Owens (Jeremy), Amanda Curtis (Brian); and 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David Dwight Owens.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Winfred Stayton officiating. Burial will follow in Kelso Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Tuesday evening 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
21 Comments To "Danny C. Owens"
#1 Comment By Pat Dillon On October 20, 2014 @ 5:43 pm
Amanda, Daniel, Eric and Family. I just read of Danny’s passing and I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind man. I have such fond memories of Danny and the family. Please know you are all in my prayers.
#2 Comment By connie arnold On October 20, 2014 @ 7:34 pm
Stacey, Eric, Amanda, Daniel and family I so sorry about your lose. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
#3 Comment By Pat Easley On October 20, 2014 @ 10:51 pm
Amanda, I only knew your Dad through you but know how much you will miss him. I am so sorry. Your family are in my prayers. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
#4 Comment By Karen Gilliam On October 21, 2014 @ 2:41 am
I want you all to know I share in your grief. I did not know Danny was ill. I cannot attend visitation as I am sick with an upper respiratory infection and laryngitis, but I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
#5 Comment By Carol Dehollander On October 21, 2014 @ 1:39 pm
Amanda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It’s been a long road for Danny with a lot of ups and some downs. But he was such a fighter. I met him the one time Amanda when he was with you and the kids at Cracker Barrel – he was such a nice, pleasant man. I am so glad I had that one chance meeting.
I will pray for comfort for all of you and if there is anything that any of you need, please don’t hesitate to call on me…
#6 Comment By Charles Maridon and Trish Mullins On October 21, 2014 @ 3:58 pm
So Sorry about Danny’s passing. He will be missed.He was a blessing to us all. He was always encourageing in the faith. He was faithful in spreading the good news about Jesus our Lord and worked so hard with the Charter trying to help Lincoln County. Our prayers are with the family.
God Bless!
#7 Comment By Linda Holland On October 21, 2014 @ 4:55 pm
Eric – please know that I am thinking of you and your family during this time of loss.
#8 Comment By James A. Bonner On October 21, 2014 @ 6:13 pm
I am proud to be able to call Danny friend and am so grateful for his faithful concerns for his faith, his family, his country and the unborn. He was the epitome of a Christian warrior defending the faith and of a citizen defending the constitution of the united states of America. He was also the classic example of a country gentleman. He will be missed by many. I am very sorry for your loss and grateful for all the good memories all of you will cherish.
#9 Comment By marcella scott On October 21, 2014 @ 7:18 pm
Amanda and family our prayers are with you all at this sad time. Mr. Danny will truly be missed… . JOHN 3.16
Lynn and Marcella Scott
#10 Comment By Lawrence & Tauna Moorehead On October 21, 2014 @ 8:08 pm
We loved Danny and respected him for all he stood up for. Have never known anyone like Danny. He has endured to the end and kept the faith. No more sadness or suffering. A true friend and brother in Jesus Christ. We will miss him dearly. Praying for strength and comfort for his family. We will see you again Danny Boy.
#11 Comment By Amanda Gambill On October 21, 2014 @ 9:01 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Danny’s passing. He was such a sweet person and I am going to miss him so much. I am so thankful though that he doesn’t have to suffer any longer. My prayers go out to the family.
#12 Comment By Lecia Kennemer Grider On October 21, 2014 @ 9:31 pm
Prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. I had not seen Danny in some time but some of my favorite memories of him was when I was a child growing up and the family gatherings we had at my grandmothers. Stacey was always right there by her dad being as quiet as he. He always seemed to be a quiet man then but I always thought he was special. Mr. Danny you will be missed here on earth but I know you has taken your place in heaven with all the other angels. RIP.
Lecia Kennemer Grider
#13 Comment By Debbie Morris On October 22, 2014 @ 12:02 am
I just found out about Danny’s passing. I was so sad to hear this but I have no doubt that he is in heaven. He loved the Lord. My prayers are with all his family. I know he will be missed. May God give you peace.
#14 Comment By Brenda Wright-Marty and husband Phil On October 22, 2014 @ 2:58 am
Amanda, Bryan, Stacey, Jeremy and all of the members of your family we would like to extend our loving thoughts and prayers. I witnessed in you Amanda and Stacey your deep love for your dad. Your memories will warm you. He will not only be missed by you but by the community he endeavored to serve so well. He was a true warrior.
#15 Comment By Nelson and Kathy Boice On October 22, 2014 @ 3:42 am
We were blessed to have know Danny Owens. His work in the community was steadfast and sincere. Please accept our condolences. Prayers and hugs,
#16 Comment By Maple Ferguson On October 22, 2014 @ 1:20 pm
I am so sorry about Danny. He was one that tried hard to live to serve the Lord. Our last conversation was about how he wanted to keep working to right the wrongs and have a good report at judgement. His zeal against the murder of unborn babies was a testimony of his love of life and the God he served. Glad we shared so many of the things we wanted to make right that is wrong in our country. Rest in peace Danny. Glad I knew you.
#17 Comment By Judy Moyers Short On October 22, 2014 @ 1:32 pm
I am so sorry….Even though he was not healed from that dreadful disease here on earth …he is healed now.
#18 Comment By Brenda Hunter Badenhop On October 22, 2014 @ 2:00 pm
Eric and Amanda
May you have peace and comfort in the loving memories you have of your dad.
#19 Comment By Brenda Hunter Badenhop On October 22, 2014 @ 2:53 pm
Eric and Amanda,
I am sorry for the loss of your dad. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories. God Bless.
#20 Comment By Cecilia and Billy Owens On October 22, 2014 @ 4:35 pm
I just received word that Danny has lost his battle with cancer. I am sorry that I have not done a better job of keeping up with family. I am sorry for your loss and I will keep you and the family in my prayers.
#21 Comment By Robin Shelton On October 23, 2014 @ 8:46 pm
I have been friends with many of Danny’s family members since childhood and his mother was one of my favorite people when I was in grade school. I didn’t know Mr. Owens personally but I know he will be missed terribly by his children as well as other family members. May the memory of him and his patriotism make the days ahead a little brighter for you all.