Robert Edward Owens, Sr., 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born September 21, 1942 in Anderson, SC, he was a son of the late Lawrence Owens and Naomi Timms Owens. Mr. Owens was an electrician with Duke Energy. He was a bee keeper and loved gardening. He was a member of New Hope Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan Harris Owens; sons, Brian Owens (Melinda) of Anderson, SC and Robert E. Owens, Jr. (Gail) of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Zachary, Kaitlin, Taylor, Amber and Summer; brothers, Charles, Marvin, Cecil and Alfred Owens; sisters, Betty Suttles and Mary Suttles; three step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Sara Welborn Owens; brother, L.D. Owens; and sister, Carolyn James. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 pm Thursday, February 20, 2020 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 3:00 pm with Rev. Julien Crowe and Rev. Tom Perry officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PAWS, 1320 US-29, Anderson, SC 29626. Events Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2020 1:00PM - 2:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Thursday, February 20, 2020 3:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621