Former Area Fire Chief Serving Decades, BHS Grad, George Dennis Owens, Passes Away at Age of 83

George Dennis Owens, 83, of the Lake Floyd community in Bristol passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

He was born in Clarksburg on June 25, 1942, a son of the late George W. and Lillie “Lil” Asher Owens.

He is survived by one son, George D. “Denny” “DJ” Owens, Jr. and his wife JD of Bridgeport; one daughter, Sherri Kennedy of Lost Creek; one step son, Ryan Roberts and his wife Helen; three grandchildren, Matthew Owens, and Owen and Ava Roberts; and one brother, Ron Owens and his wife Karen of Clarksburg.

He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Hilliard.

Mr. Owens was a graduate of Bridgeport High School and was a sales representative and manager of Finley Fire Equipment with 36 years of service. He also served 25 years with the Nutter Fort Fire Department, over 20 years of which as Fire Chief.

George enjoyed fly fishing and spending time with his grandchildren who affectionately knew him as “Papaw Jeep” because he always owned a jeep.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, where funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 at11:00 am with Pastor Ron Owens officiating. Interment will be in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com.

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