Mr. Jimmy Wayne Owens

September 151947 – March 52024

Mr. Jimmy Wayne Owensage 76of Fort PayneAlabama passed away on TuesdayMarch 52024.

Jimmy was born in Fort PayneAlabama on September 151947 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 OwensJared OwensMelissa 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: WednesdayMarch 62024

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

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

Funeral

Date of Funeral: ThursdayMarch 72024

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Funeral Time: 11:00 AM

Officiating: Rev. Brian Harris

Burial

Date of Burial: ThursdayMarch 72024

Burial Location: Glenwood Cemetery in Fort PayneAlabama

Share your condolences:

8 entries.

Al Izadi from Rosemont wrote on March 142024 at 3:49 pm

Dear Owens family,

I am very saddened by the passing of Jimmy.
He was a very nice and good-mannered Genteman. I worked with him for many years from Chicago office. He was also one of the people who interviewed me for the job I have now.
May God rest his soul...
My sincere condolences to all.
Al Izadi

Raymond (Ray) Dubiel from PalatineIL wrote on March 82024 at 12:20 am

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

Mark S Dziedzic from Downers Grove wrote on March 72024 at 10:33 pm

My sincerest condolences to the family of Jimmy Owens on his passing. I knew Jimmy Owens for many years as a friendplant manager and overall great person/human being. He had a heart of gold. He will be solely missedbut his light will shine on with all the fond memories. May he rest in peace.

Marsha Ballenger from Cloudland wrote on March 72024 at 2:38 pm

Jimmy was a good person with a big heart. He will be missed. Praying for all of you 🙏

Rick Chambers from Fort Payne wrote on March 62024 at 11:52 pm

MikeToniNick,
So sorry to hear about Jimmy O. He was my friend and it was always great to see him and your Mom. From the softball fields to then watching you guys grow up. He was liked by everyone. Apologize for not seeing you in person.
Sincerely,
Ricky C

Joyce Wright from Fort Payne wrote on March 62024 at 2:58 pm

I am sorry to hear about Jimmy. I often say that working at Sola was the best job that I ever hadthat was because of Jimmy. May he rest in peace.

Steve and Veronica Drain from CrossvilleAL wrote on March 62024 at 11:42 am

Jimmy was one of the greatest men we’ve ever had the honor of knowing and working for. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

LeaAnn Pendergrass from Sherman OaksCalifornia wrote on March 62024 at 7:13 am

Sending prayers and condolences to all the family - Love to all… in Christ we stand!