Edward Owens

MOUNDS, Ill. -- Edward Eugene Owens of Mounds passed away peacefully at 12:55 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Malden, Missouri, to A.E. and Pauline Qualls Owens. He married Freda Jo Showmaker on June 9, 1951, who survives.

Edward worked the farms he loved in Mississippi County, Missouri, and Pulaski County, Illinois, for 64 years, retiring due to health concerns. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. From 1988 to 1996, he was owner and operator of Owens and Collins Seed and Fertilizer Co.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Edward Owens Jr., Benny Owens, Michael Owens and Jane Bridges; grandchildren, Edward "Butch" Owens III, J.B. Owens, Alicia Brent, Jennifer Owens, Hunter Puryear-Owens and Michael Owens; and great-granddaughters, Mollie and Charlotte Owens, Mae and Jane Brent and Mi'Karia Owens.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bill and Dallas Owens; and a sister, Phyllis Bright.

There are no services planned at this time. A memorial service, along with inurnment at Dogwood Cemetery in Mississippi County, will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.