Eddie Owen

Eddie Owen, age 75, of Gallatin, peacefully departed this world on March 13, 2025, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home.

He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on September 5, 1949.

Eddie was a wonderful husband, father, and papa, who truly valued quality time with his family. He created precious memories in the kitchen; from his delicious fudge and chocolate cakes, to teaching the kids and grandkids to make homemade biscuits.

Eddie was a talented craftsman who was a master woodworker and metal worker. He could build anything and used his skill for artistic expression as well. Eddie was also a car and motorcycle fanatic who could appreciate a good race.

You could find Eddie at Mary’s Restaurant in Gallatin, for breakfast every morning. He was a people person, and was always ready to share a laugh.

To know him was to love him and he will be dearly missed.

Robert “Eddie” Owen is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Elaine (Blair) Owen; children, Jennifer Jackson Owen, Melenna Edwards (Wes), Amy Williams (Ron), Kim Taylor (Shawn), Landon Owen, Travis Philpott (Laura); grandchildren, Austin, Ryan, Carley, Autumn, Lexie, Olivia, Keely, Abby, Scarlett, Caroline; sister, Janice Lund; and canine companion, Buddy Owen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Owen; mother, Mildred (Warren) Owen; and 3 siblings.

Visitation will be held at Crestview Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., and again on Wednesday, March 19, from 8:00 A.M. until time of the funeral at 10:00 A.M.

Eric Stockton and Pastor Steve Oldham will be officiating the funeral service in honor of Eddie Owen.

Interment in Crestview Memory Gardens will immediately follow services; those serving as pallbearers are Phil Leggo, Jeff Sandford, Tommy Crook, Brad Ellis, Brayden Hunter, and Bryson Hunter.

Honorary pallbearers are Fred Miller and Persie “Perky” Kuykendall.