T. Scott

Owens

Theodore Scott Owens of Thomasville was healed and went to be with his Lord on December 30, 2021, after a brief but valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.  He was 52.  Scott is survived by his wife of 29 years, Liz, and daughters Emily, Sarah, and Olivia; father Ronald Owens and brother Timothy Owens.  His mother, Madge Glenda Graves, passed away in 1993.

After graduating from Thomas County Central High School in 1987, he joined the Marine Corps.  His favorite memory of boot camp was his pet Parris Island sand flea.  Scott was dedicated to the military and was a true patriot, serving in the Marines 1987-2000 and in the Air Force Reserves from 2000-2016.  He deployed to the UAE and Iraq and was wounded by mortar fire concussion.

After retirement from the military, Scott earned a BS degree in Occupational Therapy from Florida A & M University and would have graduated in May 2022 with his Master's in Occupational Therapy.  He was looking forward to a career in this field, helping others.  He was a hard worker who put 100% effort into everything he set his mind to do, studying every aspect of the problem to develop a plan, and then he successfully completed that project.

Scott was renowned for his photography skills:  his photographs at high school sports and activities are unique because they show students in action, participating in events.  Many of his photographs appear in the high school yearbooks.  He will always be remembered for his practical jokes and witty comments that he could deliver with a straight face.  These made the hearer think twice: "Is he serious or is this a joke?" and usually the joke was on them.  However, Scott was a solid and faithful friend, son, husband, and father; he was dependable and ready to help when there was a need.

Although he had a gift in photography skills, the number one love in his life was his family; wherever his girls were, he was there to support them.  Whatever they needed, he would provide.  He was the family protector and provider.

Liz remembers that Scott never sang except to his daughters; as he said goodnight to them and tucked them in bed each night, he would sing to them "You Are My Sunshine" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," no matter time of the year it was.

Scott Owens will be deeply missed.  We know that he finished his race well and that he is home safely, no longer suffering.  We will miss the laughter, his deep voice, and the sense that all will be well because Scott is here taking care of things.  We will always be grateful for the time we had with him.

Funeral Services will be held at Victory Fellowship Church on Thursday, January 6, 2021 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jamie Nunnally officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5th from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery.