George Grayson Owen, a longtime resident of Beaumont, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont.  He was born on December 28, 1935, in Fort Worth, to Orlena Sanger Owen and Monte Owen. George grew up in Waco, where he attended Waco High School, and later graduated with a degree in Geology from Lamar University. He was retired from the Beaumont Independent School District as the Planetarium Director, and was a long time real estate broker.

George is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Wanda Joyce Pool Owen; daughter, Tanya Owen Miller and her husband, Scott, and their daughters, Hannah and Molly, all of Dallas; sister-in-law, Karla Battle and her husband, Doug, of Beaumont; and their daughters, Amber Sealy of Austin and Laurel Battle of Dallas.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bob Owen.

The family would like to express their thanks for the help and support of his good friends and neighbors, especially Pat and Ray Knox, Beverly Stewart, David Mayes, Juan Cepeda, Francisco Castenada and family, Bette, Shirley and PJ, Paul, his friends at Thirsty’s, his friends at Black Eyed Pea, and Sonya and Mandy.

A gathering of George’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.  His graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 28, 2015, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 4955 Pine Street, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Southeast Texas, P.O. Box 1629, Beaumont, Texas 77704.