Dahlonega, Georgia
Age 88
John H. Owen came to Dahlonega in 1970 as the 12th president of North Georgia College & State University. He served in that position until he retired in 1992. Hard work was what got the 47-year-old to such a prestigious position; he was one of the youngest, if not the youngest, to be...
Read MoreBruce and I are saddened by this loss. Dr. Owen cam to NGC at a critical time and led the school as it faced the times of transition which were associated with our Vietnam era. He was a friend to all and loved by so many. He faithfully fought the fight and ran the race. May he rest in peace.
Judy (1972) and Bruce (1973) Forbes
Dr. Judy Cason Forbes
February 19, 2011 | Clarkesville, GA
Heaven has gained another Great Man! Memories of Dr. Owen will forever reside in the minds and hearts of those who shared a place in time at NGC. Our prayers are with his family.
Roger (73) and Debra (75) Todd
February 19, 2011 | Woodbridge, VA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Banister Funeral Home
February 18, 2011 | Dahlonega, GA
I'm sitting in my office right now looking at TWO of John H. Owen's signatures on two of my degrees. He signed the first one (BBA) in 1988 and the second one (MEd) right before he retired from NGC in 1992. He will always be loved and admired!
Lori Stone
February 17, 2011 | Cumming, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Owen's family.
Thank you, Dr. Owen, for your service to NGC and the community and may you rest in His eternal peace.
Yours In Lionism *and* NGC,
Louie Stephen Williams, Jr., NGC '86
Louie Stephen Williams Jr.
February 17, 2011 | Atlanta, GA
When I think of North Georgia College, Dr. Owen is a big part of my memories. What a great man, statesman and encourager. Our prayers are with the family during this time.
Rick Jenkins
February 17, 2011 | Barbados
I would like to thank the family of Dr. John Owens for lending this fine man to North Georgia College for 22 wonderful years. I was priviledged to know him personally from 1970-1973 as an undergrad student at NGC. I believe he knew every student by name and face and made it possible for students to achieve in every way possible. There is no doubt he - and his fine family - gave NGC and the Dahlonega community their very best in the prime of their lives. He shook my hand one day during my...
Marsha Conner
February 16, 2011 | Gainesville, GA
I am a proud graduate of North Georgia College (1986). When I read this obituary, I looked at my diploma and saw Dr. Owen's signature...and I fondly remembered seeing him around campus. He was always very kind and approachable. Also, I spent years standing at attention on the drill field, listening to Dr. Owens addressing the Corps of Cadets. He always started out the same way: Friends, distinguished guests, colleagues, corps of cadets......I can still clearly hear his voice. He was a...
Bob Denson
February 16, 2011 | Waxhaw, NC
I really enjoyed working with Dr. Owen
for the 7 years I was employed there as
Secretary to the Personnel Office. He
was a very caring person. My deepest
sympathy for the loss of Dr. Owen.
Sandra Hansen
Native, Dahlonega
February 16, 2011
