Charles (Charley) Clifton Owens, 86, passed at the Hospice Residence March 20, 2010.  Charles was the son of Eddie Lee Owens and Amy Gertrude Powell, born 1923 in Samson, AL.  He was descendent of Holley Owen(s) and Martha Powell from North Carolina about 1825.  

Charles' career included four years (1943-1946) in the U.S. Army--Infantry, Engineering, and Quartermaster Corps with service in the Philippines (Manila area).  After discharge from the Army, he worked for the Navy, NAS Pensacola Supply for 20 years (1946-1966).  In 1956, he completed Supply Management Courses at the University of Berkley, CA.  From 1966-1981, he worked as a Management Analyst in the Management Office, NAS, Pensacola, retiring in Dec. 1981.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Ronald Scott (Scotty) Owens, and his first wife, Charlyne Joy Smith Owens of Pensacola, and second wife, Juanita Mae Walters Carney Owens of Thomasville, GA.  

He is survived by his son, Charles Clifton (Clif) Owens, II (Emmalyn), and two granddaughters, Kimberly K. Caputo (John) of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA and Karen N. Johnson (Dale) and a greatgrandson, Nathanael Christian Johnson, of Perdido, AL.  He is also survived by a sister, Thelma I. Jordan of Somerville, AL; two brothers, William T. Owens (Marjorie) and Adrian B. Owens (Barbara) of Pensacola, and one brother, Durell L. Owens (Linda) of Monroeville, AL.  

Services will be held at Cokesbury UMC, 9th Ave. Campus, where Chaley was a very active member, Saturday, April 3, 2010.  The visitiation will begin at 1:00 pm and the celebration ot life will begin at 2:00 pm with all of Cokesbury's pastors participating.  A private family service will follow.  

Pallbearers include Dr. Richard Lewis, Glenn Baxley, John Harold, Ron Heifner, Dale Johnson, and Bob Baum.  Honorary pallbearers include Cokesbury's Stephen Ministries Team and the Emmaus Group.  

Harper Morris is in charge of arrangements.  

He married his first wife on 2-14-1948.