Atlanta, GA – Robert (Robby) Stanley Owen passed away peacefully at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Robert was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 29, 1965. He lived his life in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia with special memories of his growing up years on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina.
Robby attended Wando High School in Mt. Pleasant, SC, was graduated from The College of Charleston with degrees in Sociology and Intermodal Transport, and served his country in the U. S. Army.
Robby is survived by his mother, Musette Hoefer, of Pickens, South Carolina; his father, Austin A. Owen, Sr. (Alicia) of Dumfries, Virginia; one brother, Austin (Andy) Owen, Jr. (Margaret) of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; one sister, Dena James (Buck) of Sumter, South Carolina; and longtime girlfriend, Shela Slaton of Atlanta, Georgia.
A private memorial service for Robby will be held at a later date. In memory of his love for animals, please make donations in Robby’s name to your local animal shelter.
The family wishes to thank the many friends and relatives who helped support the family and Robby through their thoughts and prayers with special thanks to the “Praying for Robby Owen” prayer group.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
Dillard Funeral Home
Pickens, SC
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