Benny D Owen

Dillman-Scott Funeral Home

Benny D. Owen, 83, Paoli, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 6, 2022, peacefully at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana. He was born on January 16, 1939, in Cuzco, Indiana to Elvis E. Owen and Lillian Blanche Crowe Owen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elvis E. Owen and Lillian Blanche Crowe Owen, Brother Ellis J. Owen, and nephew David G. Owen.

Benny married Grady J. Carwile on September 1, 1956. In 1974, Benny established and operated Owen Detective agency up to 1988 when he sold his portion of the business. Benny owned a furniture and gun store for many years. He enjoyed working with all local law enforcement departments. Benny was an avid CB Radio enthusiast, always generous with all and an avid animal lover. He was a member of the Prospect Church of Christ.

Survivors include:

Wife:

Grady Owen                                                                       Paoli, Indiana

Daughter:

Angela (Billy) Jones                                                          French Lick, Indiana

Grandchildren:

Matthew W. (Clair)Jones                                               Lebanon, Tennessee

Great Grandchildren:

Indiana W. Jones                                                              Lebanon, Tennessee

Nieces:

Donna Wininger                                                                French Lick, Indiana

Cassie Dawn Vera                                                             Smyrna, Tennessee

Buffy Mathews                                                                 Bakersfield, California

Nephews:

Jamie (Mary) Owen                                                         Tucson, Arizona

Cody Owen                                                                         Tucson, Arizona

Funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Dillman-Scott funeral Home wit viewing before from 9-11AM. Officiating with be Larry Mickler and Mike Prestininzi. Burial with follow and be at Paoli Community Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, May 9, 2022, from 4-7PM