Ray Edward Owens, age 80, of Knoxville, TN passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. He proudly worked alongside wife, Lois and daughter, Radeana at Lois' Bookkeeping and Tax Service. He was a member of IBEW Local 760 for over 55 years and proudly served our country in the United States Navy. Ray was a member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by wife of 45 years, Lois Ailor Owens; parents, Jesse and Lydia Owens; sisters, Deloris White and Paulette Wilson.
Ray is survived by his loving daughter and son-in-law, Radeana and Brian Holton; grandchildren, Connor McKenna, Kyra Holton; brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and Wilma Owens; dear friend, Roger Conner; several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will meet at Berry Funeral Home Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 12:00pm to pay their final respects and go in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, TN for a 1:00pm graveside service, officiated by Rev. Richard Richter and Rev. Walter Cross. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lonsdale United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5565 Knoxville, TN 37928. The family invites friends to share fond memories and sign the online guestbook at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
