Clarence Eugene Owens

Clarence Eugene (Gene) Owens, 98, of Arcadia, passed away at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri on September 7, 2023. He was born May 22, 1925, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Clarence and Nina Garner Owens. Gene was a 1943 graduate of Fredericktown High School. He served our country in World War II, enlisting in the United States Navy upon completion of high school. On December 24, 1950, Gene was united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Robertson. Gene and Dot owned and operated Owens Nursery and Florist in Arcadia, Missouri. They opened the business in 1959 and served our community for 45 years, Gene retiring at the age of 80. Gene was an avid golfer and was fortunate to card two hole-in-ones at Arcadia Valley Country Club where he was a longtime member. His second hole-in-one made playing with his two sons on Father’s Day at the age of 87! Gene was a founding member of the Arcadia Valley Elks Lodge #2330, a member of the VFW and the Arcadia Valley Global Methodist Church. He was slowed by health issues in his 90’s but enjoyed crosswords and sudoku puzzles and incessantly played free cell solitaire on his computer. He is survived by his wife Dot, his two sons; Mike (Carolie) of St. Charles, Missouri, and Tom (Eileen) of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and five grandchildren; T.J. Owens (Jennifer), Jason Owens (Kelly), Mandy Brantley (Ahz), Ben Owens (Stephanie) and Erica Coyne (Ryan); ten great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Gene was preceded in death by three sisters; Ruth Matthews, Marilyn Sullivan, and Betty Gambino; and his brother, Robert Owens. A private graveside service will be held for Gene’s family. Memorials may be made to the Arcadia Valley Global Methodist Church, the Arcadia Valley Country Club, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brysonfuneralhome.com.