CHARLES ALLEN OWENS, age 64, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at his residence following an extended illness.  Mr. Owens was born in Fayetteville, Tenn., to the late James Gordon Owens and Doris Norman Owens on June 26, 1955.  Before his illness Mr. Owens was employed for many years as a Mechanic at Bama Auto Parts in Hazel Green, Ala.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elora.  Mr. Owens enjoyed working on all types of vehicles as well as small engines.

Mr. Owens is survived by his wife, Dora Owens of Winchester, Daughter, Keri Franklin and husband, Ricky of Elora, grandsons; Jeremiah and Jacob Franklin, brothers; Steve Owens and wife, Elaine of Huntland, Tommy Owens and wife, Lori of Winchester and Dwayne Owens of Elora, sister, Janet Owens of Fayetteville, Tenn., mother, Doris Norman Owens of Winchester, Tenn., several nieces and nephews. Mr. Owens grieved the loss his favorite pet, Sassy not long before his passing.

It was Mr. Owen's request that he be cremated and no services scheduled.