Mr. Lenwood Lavaughn Owens, age 78, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Trion, GA, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, at his residence.
 
Mr. Owens was born July 26, 1938, in Trion, GA, son of the late Pete and Ruby Owens.  He was educated in the Trion School System.  After high school, he served in the United States Air Force.  He was a member of the Peace River Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, worked as a Quality Control Manager for Barwick Industries in LaFayette, GA, as well as Auto Custom Carpet in Anniston, AL.
 
To his family, friends, and neighbors, Lenwood was known as "Mr. Fixit."  He was always ready to lend a hand to those around him.  Whether it be household repairs or computer work, Mr. Owens was always ready to help.  One of his greatest joys was collecting and repairing broken toys to give to children at Christmas.
 
Mr. Owens is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Linda Owens; daughter, Angela Owens; daughter-in-law, Barbara Thwaites; uncles, Ray Owens, Kelly Owens; in-laws, Wanda and Dickey Justice, Vinson and Nell Carver; sister-in-law, Joanne Carver; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Memorial services for Mr. Owens will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 13, 2016, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Barry Justice, Mr. Danny Owens, and Mr. Justin Owens officiating.
 
There will be a gathering of family and friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.
 
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
 
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Lenwood Lavaughn Owens who died on Sunday.