Earl C. Owen, 63, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2008. He was born in Decatur, AL to parents, Earnest and Lillian Owen on October 5, 1945 and had been a life long residence of the Jacksonville area and was a Baptist by faith. Mr. Owen was enlisted in the Military Reserves, enjoyed crossword puzzles, and was the youngest of three children. He is preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters, Tanya Paner and Linda Dodds; He is survived by his wife, Brenda Owen; sons James Owen (Bobbi), Jeffrey Owen, Ernest “Clay” Owen (Mary), and Christopher Owen; daughters, Linn Owen and Ashley Owen; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000