Charles Benny Owens went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 10, 2017. He was born on December 15, 1938 in Laurens, South Carolina to Luther M. Owens and Lou Bell Owens Brinkley. Benny resided in Terrytown, La. for over 33 years with his wife Barbara Koeper Owens. Benny was married to the love of his life, Barbara for 57 years. He was the loving father of Catherine Theresa Boucree (Matt) and Charles Mark Owens (Sacha). He was the proud grandfather of Tiffany Marie Wild (Mike), DJ Wild (Brittani), Steven Owen Wild, Charles Cooper and Christopher Caleb Owens. He was also the proud great grandfather to Aubrey Ann Schubert. Benny was the brother of Willie Joe Owens (deceased), Sarah Owens Hart (Greg), Betty Owens Chadwick (deceased), Bobby Owens, Tim Owens, Ted Owens, Jack Owens (deceased), Tommy Brinkley (Francis), Billy Brinkley (deceased), Randy Brinkley (deceased) and Roger Brinkley. Benny worked for CFW Construction Company as a project engineer for over 35 years. He was an active member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Terrytown. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6870, a member of Saint Vincent DePaul Society and of the Theta Golden Agers and Golden Opportunity Westbank. Benny was the proud recipient of the Saint Louis Medallion.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Funeral Mass at Christ The King Catholic Church, 535 Deerfield Rd. Terrytown, LA on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 12 PM. Memorial Visitation will be held at church from 10 AM until mass time. Interment will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA.
In Lieu of flowers, donations are preferred in Benny’s memory to Saint Vincent DePaul Society at Christ The King Church, 535 Deerfield Rd., Terrytown, La 70056. Mothe Funeral Homes handled funeral arrangements, visit
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