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Gene Simms Owens Sr.

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Barnwell, South Carolina

Gene Owens Obituary

Gene Simms Owens, Sr.

January 10, 2025

Blackville, South Carolina - Gene Simms Owens, Sr., 87, passed away at his home surrounded by family on January 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Dyches Funeral Home Chapel, 11372 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, S. C. with Rev. Jay Fanning officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Barnwell County Memorial Gardens, Barnwell, S. C.

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Published by The State from Jan. 10 to Jan. 15, 2025.

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Phil and Kym Gainey

January 29, 2025

Prayers for the family and friends during this difficult time of Mr. Gene's passing

Martha Sue and Donnie Fields

January 13, 2025

Betty and family, we are so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was always a lot of fun to be around and I have known him all my life. We are thinking of you and praying for comfort for you all.

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