Pete Owens Obituary
Pete Owens, 63, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away on September 17, 2025.
Pete was born on December 10, 1961, in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville in 1980.
Pete was a longtime employee of Clever-Brooks, where he made lifelong friends and worked until his retirement. He was a lifelong Florida State University Seminoles fan and a lover of golfing, fishing, and hunting. In his youth, Pete was a gifted and celebrated potter and artist.
Pete is survived by his son, Hunter Owens; his sisters, Yvonne Bennett (Bill) and Patricia Jenkins; his brother, Vernon Owens (Julie); his companion, Kathy Wood; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Owens, his mother, Evelyn Owens, and his brother Wayne Owens.
In lieu of funeral services, and to honor Pete's memory, there will be a celebration of his life held at a later time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
110 West Hansell Street P O Box 318, Thomasville, GA 31792
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