Cleo Robert Owens

Cleo Robert Owens, age 82 of Linn, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015, at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab.

Cleo was born April 10, 1933, in Osage County, a son to the late Samuel and Lillie (Redden) Owens.

Cleo attended school at Victor School in rural Osage County.

On June 28, 1953, Cleo was united in marriage to Geneva Mae Branson in Linn. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2008.

Cleo worked for Frank Twehous Excavating for 37 years before retiring as a heavy equipment operator and powder man.

Cleo was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church and enjoyed deer and coon hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Survivors include: one son, Mark Owens and his wife Judy of Linn; two daughters, Janet Owens of Linn and Lisa Hicks and her husband Curtis of Linn; two brothers, Carl Owens and his wife Glenda of Peken, IL. and Roger Owens and his wife Lois of Vichy; two sisters, Wilma Smith of Belle and Joyce Mahaney of Belle; sister-in-law, Carolyn Owens of Belle; four grandchildren, James Shockley, Scott (Cherise) Shockley, Lindsey Hicks and Zachary Hicks; three great grandchildren, Quyncee Shockley, Tiffany (Justin) Perrey and Niya Shockley; three great great grandchildren, Daylynn Perrey, Kenton Perrey and Henlee Ann Shockley as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents and spouse of 55 years, Cleo was preceded in death by: one son, Larry Owens and a brother, Don Owens.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Morton Chapel in Linn.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Solid Rock Baptist Church in Judge with Rev. Dan Bauder and Rev. Perry Wolfe officiating.

Interment will follow in the Solid Rock Church Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Solid Rock Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, MO. (897-2214) www. mortonchapel.com