Henry Edgar Owens

Henry Edgar Owens, age 91, of Satolah, GA, passed away on January 30, 2017 at his home. His loved ones surrounded him as he went to be with the lord.

Edgar was a devout Christian and attended both Macedonia Baptist Church and Clear Creek Baptist, where he was a member. He was called to preach and had been a pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Clear Creek Baptist Church, Short Off Baptist Church, and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

As a young man, he was employed with Rabun Mills, in Rabun Gap, where he would work for several years. His preaching career began when he left Rabun Mills, but he would also continue to work as a carpenter for many years. Edgar was also a veteran of the Second World War and fought bravely for his country.

His family knew him as a loving father, and grandfather, and loved hearing his “coon hunting” stories of his younger days.

Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, James Franklin Owens and Josie Harden Owens; his wife, Geraldine Raleigh Owens; six brothers, Riley Owens, Doyle Owens, Dave Owens, Leroy Owens, Adolph Owens, Eugene Owens; four sisters, Iva McCall, Eloise Hudson, Effie Green, Oveline Owens.

His survivors include three sons, Stanley Owens (Candace), of Clayton, Ralph Owens, of Clayton, Tommy Owens (Brenda), of Clayton; one daughter, Judy Owens Gates, of Clayton; one brother, Jesse Ray Owens, of Clayton; eight grandchildren, Justin Gates, Caleb Gates, Jordan Gates, Riley Owens, Dennis Owens, Ashley Bryson, Kayla Baty, Alexandria Owens; ten great-grandchildren also survive him. 

The family will receive friends from 6 pm until 8 pm on Friday February 3, 2017 at the Beck Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Burial will follow the service in the Macedonia Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made in Edgar’s honor to Macedonia Cemetery Fund c/o Barbara Reed 810 Timberlane Rd. Clayton, GA 30525

 Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.