Obituary of Charles O. Owens

Bedford – Charles O. Owens, 93, of Bedford, died at 11:50 pm, on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Johnson’s Christian Village. Born July 15, 1922 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Charles S and Gladys (King) Owens. He retired from NWSC Crane where he was an assistant security director from 1946 to 1977. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Bloomington and Gillen Post #33 American Legion where he had served as a past commander. He enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include a daughter, Beth Gilman and husband, David, of Ft. Myers, FL; a son, Michael Owens of Bedford; four grandchildren, Ashley Gilman Meyer and husband, John, Austin Gilman and wife, Andrea, Kyle Gilman and Kelly Gilman Long and husband, Cameron; seven great grandchildren and a sister, Norma Owens Thomas, of Bedford. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Joyce Owens Meadows and a brother, Bill Owens. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 5th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Chris Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until the hour of service on Monday, October 5th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to Gillen Post #33 American Legion. The family would like to thank the staff of Johnson’s Christian Village for their loving care and friendship. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.