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RANDY OWEN Obituary

Randy Brent Owen “Mountain Man,” 62, of Woodstock, TN, passed away January 29 at his home after a short illness. Mr. Owen was a long time employee of Buckeye Celluose, where he worked for 29 years. He was an avid hunter and volunteered at Memphis in May as well as at Rites of Spring Midtown. Since 1981, Mr. Owen has been involved with various teams cooking and barbequing at Memphis in May. Mr. Owen never met a stranger and was loved by everyone. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Owen. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Terry Owen, and their children, Racheal Owen Belcher, Mackenzie Owen (Jeremy), and Brent Owen (Chasne), as well as his mother, Catherine Owen. To his six grandchildren, Spencer, Samuel, Maverick, Kennedy, Remington, and Saylor, he was known as “DoDa.” He is also survived by his sisters, Cathy Denton (Terry) of Bolivar, TN and Cindy Wright (Mike) of Jackson, TN. The family sends special thanks to Rodney and Cherie Richhart whose love of Randy was immeasurable. There will be a memorial gathering Thursday, February 5 at 6 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N Germantown Pkwy, Bartlett, TN with a memorial service following at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be sent in Mr. Owen’s honor to Youth Villages. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens (901) 725-0100

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Feb. 1, 2015.

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Kimberly Owen Hepler

June 12, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. I did not get to know Mr. Owen although I have been in Memphis for almost 7 years. I too am an Owen , daughter of Michael Owen. I only met him once but I did not know there were any Owen's in Memphis ans in Woodstock to beat it all , I have been living in that area since I came here from Nashville. I wish I could of met him my prayers are with you.

February 10, 2015

We are thinking of your family in this time of sorrow and loss.
Kenneth Kelly and Family

Mackenzie Owen

February 9, 2015

Dad I cannot begin to tell you how much heartbreak I feel. I love you so much

Jason and Melanie Woolfolk

February 9, 2015

Sending love to all of the Owen family! Wishing each of you strength and peace for your heavy hearts.

February 9, 2015

My dearest friend Terry and Family, thinking of you all at this time and the love I had for Randy, I'll never forget the telephone calls at the shop and the funny jokes he would tell and if I had to write the wording on a tombstone for Randy it would say"If you didn't know Randy when you met him, you knew him after you left him" I'll always be here for you. Love you, Pat

February 6, 2015

Your the best! Love you my sweet brother. See you on the other side.
all my love.
Cathy

Memphis In May 2014 Crosstown

Leigh Ann Barns

February 6, 2015

Ms Bennie Fowler

February 5, 2015

Dearest Terry and Family, there are no words to convey my heartache and sorrow for your beautiful family. I only met "Mountain man" once and that was enough to know he truly was everything and more from all the messages, pictures, and the out pouring of love and support from his large circle of friends and family..Your all in my thoughts and prayers. God with his love and mercy will shelter you with his love,through the coming days, and months. God bless you all...Love you all. Bennie Fowler

Chris Denton

February 5, 2015

Admired by most, hated by few, and loved by all. We love you and will carry you in our hearts always!!

Spencer Belcher

February 4, 2015

I'm going to miss you Doda, you taught me everything I know about hunting, fishing and about being a good man. The most important thing is how to gaurd your heat. I know in heaven its Memphis & may and hunting season all the time.

David and Barbara Eichten

February 4, 2015

Thanks for your good cheer and support to a Yankee transplant at Memphis BBQ Rodeos. I will miss you until I see you again in the smoke and we share another good laugh. Terry. our prayers are with you and your family.

Bob Phillips

February 4, 2015

He will be missed. My heart goes out to all of his family and friends I'm sure he'll be honor again at BBQ Fest this year.

Sam Belcher

February 4, 2015

I will miss you so much Doda. It will be different fishing at the farm without you in the boat. I appreciate everything you did for me and taught me. I love you Doda.

Sam Belcher

February 4, 2015

I will miss you very much Doda. It will be different going fishing at the farm without you in the boat. I appreciate everything you taught me and did for me. I love you, Doda.

Steve & Brenda Selph

February 4, 2015

We have wonderful memories of the "Owen" family from
Chambers Chapel Road/Lake Paradise days ....So sad
for your loss..

Dan Vaccaro

February 4, 2015

Randy,I am glad that I know you. May God bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Bill & June Scudder

February 4, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Denny McGivern

February 4, 2015

You will be missed Mountain Man. People had a lot of good times with you around.

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Racheal Belcher

February 3, 2015

Dad, I miss you . I love you soooo much! Thank you for being my dad! I will always cherish our memories! You are one of a kind. I plan on making you proud every day for the rest of my life! Love, Rach

Lisa Johnson

February 3, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I pray you find peace. Much love!!

Terry Owen

February 3, 2015

To the love of my life Happy 37th Anniversary, February 3rd 2015. I'll see you in Heaven.

Cindy Wright

February 3, 2015

Goodbye my sweet brother, save me a place?? See you one sweet day, love you, Cindy

Mike Davis

February 2, 2015

On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, staff, volunteer team and barbecue teams of Memphis In May International Festival, please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories of Randy bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Leigh Ann Barns

February 2, 2015

R.I.P. my friend, you will long be remembered. The memory of a good person is a blessing. - Proverb 10:7

Christopher Wright

February 1, 2015

Will miss Uncle Randy

Kelly Lyles

February 1, 2015

Cathy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! Sending prayers your way.
Kelly L.

Heather Keller

February 1, 2015

Uncle Randy will be missed by so many. Much love to Aunt Terry, Racheal, Brent, Mackenzie and the grandchildren.

Dianne witsell

February 1, 2015

Fly high fellow Eagle!!!

Mackenzie Owen

February 1, 2015

Love you dad. You are in my heart and always on my mind.

This was Randy in Nov. 2014. Never thought it would the last time we would see him. Rest in Peace John & Peggy Richardson.

John Richardson

January 31, 2015

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