Charles Dean Owens

  Charles Dean Owens, Sr., 68, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at his residence.  Charlie was born August 5, 1941, in Weatherford, where he was a life long resident. He was a former truck driver for AAA Propane. Owens said one of his customers asked him when he was going to finally quit driving the old bobtail and retire. Owens, who maintains this is the best job he's had in his life, wouldn't hear of it. "Why would a fellow want to retire from a job where you get to work out in the fresh air and sunshine and meet new interesting people," he said. "I'm sure as long as I can get in and out of this truck, I'll be doing it."
 
  Charlie was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. In 1972 he became a Master Mason of the Fort Worth Lodge.
 
  Survivors: wife, Betty Owens of Weatherford; daughters, Teresa Owens of Big Spring, Texas, Diann Russell of Weatherford, and Cindy Palmer of Abilene; sons, Billy Owens of Fort Worth, Charles Dean Owens, Jr. of Weatherford, Robert W. Harbin of Magnolia, and Michael Palmer of DeLeon.

  Funeral service 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Harmony Baptist Church. Interment in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.
 
  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.