John Scott Owen

Chesterfield, SC

 Mr. John Scott Owen entered into rest at his home on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the age of 70. In accordance with John’s wishes, there are no formal services scheduled.

 Mr. Owen was born on July 4, 1953 in Wadesboro, NC a son of Mary Frances Burch Owen and the late Scott Gardner Owen. John graduated from Chesterfield High School in 1971 where he was a talented basketball and football student-athlete. After graduating, John joined the Army where he served for 4 years in the 82nd Airborne division before being honorably discharged. Mr. Owen returned home and began taking courses at Chesterfield-Marlboro Tech where he would graduate with an associate’s degree in history. Mr. Owen worked for many years managing the Car Quest Auto Parts in Chesterfield. He then went on to retire from INA after managing their warehouse for over 20 years. In his retirement, John enjoyed fishing and golf. His passion however, was for music as he enjoyed collecting and listening to old records.

 In addition to his father, Mr. Owen was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Burch Owen; and brother-in-law, Chucky Wayne Crowley, Sr.

 Survivors include his sons, Austin Scott (Jena) Owen of Ruby, SC, Dylan Preston Owen (Kensley Lewis) of Chesterfield, SC; grandchildren, Wyatt Owen, Nash Owen; mother, Mary Frances Burch Owen of Chesterfield, SC; siblings, Anne Owen (James "Jimbo") Howey of Lancaster, SC, Ellen Owen Crowley of Chesterfield, SC; nephews, John W. "Mac" (Jessi Woodall) McCormick Jr., Chucky W. "C.J." Crowley, Jr. (Madison Teal); niece, Anna Howey (Shawn) Adcock; brother of the heart, Dick (Ellen) Griffith of Chesterfield, SC; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

 The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Kristin Sellers, Jo Ann Teal, and the staff of Gentiva Hospice for their exceptional care.

 Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Dixie Youth, P.O. Box 826, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Owen family.