1942
Joseph
2022
Joseph Owen
April 4, 1942 — January 28, 2022
Joe was born in Blakely, Georgia, on April 4, 1942, to the late Joseph Newton Owen and Bronnie Jarrett Owen.He was an exceptional athlete at Blakely Union High exceling in baseball, track and football.Joe was selected as the Class B State Lineman of the Year in 1959 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi on a football scholarship. Despite being undersized for the position he started at guard for the Southerners.
Joe met his future wife, the former Tina Yawn, of Collins, Mississippi, while attending college at Southern Miss. Joe and Tina were married on November 21, 1964, and shortly thereafter they moved DeFuniak Springs, Florida.Joe and Tina both taught at Walton High School before moving to Blakely where they continued teaching at Early County High School until they retired in 1999.
"Coach Owen" coached hundreds of young men during his 34-year career. He is remembered for his quick witted, sarcastic sense of humor and for his aggressive style of coaching.He pushed his players to be the best that they could be, but at the same time he demonstrated genuine compassion for the kids that he coached.
Joe is remembered by most for being exactly who he was.He did things the way that he wanted and didn't care what anyone else thought. Joe was not reluctant to say exactly what was on his mind. If you asked a question you were guaranteed to get an honest answer.
Joe and Tina moved to Griffin, Georgia, in 2017 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. He missed Blakely every day thereafter.Joe stayed in touch with friends and family in his hometown, and always kept track of his beloved Bobcats.
Joe is survived by his wife of 57 years. He is also survived by his children Michelle (Wes) Brewer and Lance (Kristi) Owen; his grandchildren Owen Brewer, Sam Brewer, Olivia Owen and Ava Kate Owen; and his brother Rudy (Ann) Jarrett and their daughter Julie Jarrett.
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Visitation
Monday, January 31, 2022
Starts at 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Manry Jordan Hodges Funeral Home
Graveside Service
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Blakely Cemetery
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