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Donald Travis Owens, 73, Adair & Jefferson Co./Clinton native (1944-2018)

Don was a graduate of Adair County High School and Western KY University. He loved sports and was particularly accomplished at basketball and golf. He worked as a school counselor in IN, OH, and KY. He was the son of the late J.B. and Mabel Owens. His wife, Joan Gerstle, survives. His direct and step- living descendants include a son, Trent Owens Aaron; a step daughter, Kim Maugans, and four grandchildren. He was a brother of Mike Owens, Columbia, KY; Ron Owens, Bradfordsville, KY, and Margaret Owens Harrison, Chillicothe, Ohio.
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Donald Travis Owens, 73, of Louisville, KY, left this earth on Monday, January 22, 2018.

In keeping with his love of "a place called home" his ashes will be buried at a graveside service at Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.


Donald Travis Owens, 73, Adair & Jefferson Co./Clinton native (1944-2018)

He was born on May 20, 1944, in Albany, Clinton County, KY, the son of J.B. & Mabel Owens. He died Monday, January 22, 2018, at the age of 73 years, eight months, and two days.

Surviving are:
  • His wife: Joan Gerstle

  • A son: Trent Owens Aaron

  • A step daughter: Kim Maugans

  • Four grand children

  • Two brothers: Mike Owens of Columbia, KY; and Ron Owens of Bradfordsville, KY

  • A sister: Margaret Owens Harrison of Chillicothe, OH

  • Five nieces and three nephews
Don was preceded in death by his parents and a step son, Scott Maugans.

Don was a graduate of Adair County High School and Western KY University. He loved sports and was particularly accomplished at basketball and golf. He worked as a school counselor in IN, OH, and KY. In keeping with his love of "a place called home," his ashes will be buried at a graveside service in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY.


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Donald Travis Owens (1944-2018)



2018-01-24 - Louisville, KY - Photo submitted by Margaret Owens Harrison.

Donald Travis Owens, 73, Adair & Jefferson Co./Clinton native (1944-2018)

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