Mr. Jimmy Wayne Owens

September 15, 1947 – March 5, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Wayne Owens, age 76, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Jimmy was born in Fort Payne, Alabama on September 15, 1947 to Leonard William Owens & Josie Lena King Owens. He graduated from Fort Payne High School in 1965 and went to work at Sola Electric which would later become Emerson-Appleton Group. Jimmy worked there for 48 years where he was eventually the Plant Manager before his retirement.

He is survived by:

Children: Michael Owens (Renee), Toni Shores (Bruce), & Nick Owens (Brittney)

Grandchildren: Jacob Owens, Jared Owens, Melissa Whited (Josh), Meg Gilbert (Josh), Mac Owens, & Emmie Drew Owens

Preceded in death by:

Wife: Gwendolyn Joyce Owens

Brothers: William Owens & Bobby Owens

Sister: Billie Caneer

The family is accepting flowers

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Visitation Time: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Funeral Time: 11:00 AM

Officiating: Rev. Brian Harris

Burial

Date of Burial: Thursday, March 7, 2024

Burial Location: Glenwood Cemetery in Fort Payne, Alabama

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Raymond (Ray) Dubiel from Palatine, IL wrote on March 8, 2024 at 12:20 am

My heart goes out to Jimmy’s Family and to everyone who loved him. Jimmy was a lovely person, who will be deeply missed. As head of Sola engineering, jimmy and I worked together on many projects. He trained his team well and was respected immensely. I will always remember Jimmy. My sincerest condolences.

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