Eddie was born on September 13, 1947, to the late Edward and Irene Owens.
He was an entrepreneur and owned two businesses. He was an avid gardener, outdoorsman, and animal lover. Eddie was an aviator and taught many pilots on Fort Bragg.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Catherine McNeill Owens; his daughter, Liz Owens (Michael Suchan); his sister, Beth McAlister (J.L); his brother in law, Eddie McNeill (Pat); his nephews, Lamar and Bryan McAlister, Jim McNeill, and David McNeill; and one niece, Catherine Kummer.
A private ceremony will be held at a later date.
