Marion- Robert A. Owen, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 3:55am on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home in Marion.
Robert was born in Centralia on August 5, 1944, the son of Lucinda M. (Downen) Bondurant and Clair A. Owen. He had attended the First Pentecostal Church of Herrin.
Survivors include his sister- Lorna Bryant of Marion
Nephew- Pastor Virgil (Tonya) Diel, Jr. of Cairo
Nephew- Vandy Diel of LaCenter, KY
Niece- Tammy (Patrick) Sheffer of Anna
Nephew- Jason (Heidie) Bryant of Murphysboro
Several Great Nieces and Great Nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Centralia. The family will deliver the eulogy. Family and friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements.