Charles "Mac" Owen's Obituary
Charles “Mac” Owen, age 78, passed away on November 5, 2019. He was preceded by his wife, Dianna Harris Owen whom he married in 1963. Mac is survived by his daughter, Joanna Owen Young (Patrick), grandchildren, Lauren Izzett and Michael Izzett, niece, Erin Harris. He graduated from Southside High School and attended Memphis State University. Mac served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a longtime member of Whitehaven United Methodist Church prior to joining Peace Tree United Methodist where he served as a Lay Leader at both churches. Mac worked as an Operations Manager and conducted multi training classes as a mentor. Some of his hobbies included restoring old cars and reading.The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with the service celebrating his Life to begin at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family burial will follow in Edmonson Cemetery, in Southaven, MS at 1:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Wounded Warrior Project or Peace Tree United Methodist Church, 9315 East Shelby Drive, Collierville, TN 38017
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