James Ellis Keown, Jr., 77, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his home. He was born July 19, 1946 in Daviess County to the late James E. Keown Sr. and Geneva Peveler Keown. James served in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed race cars, hunting, trap shooting, and anything outdoors.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Marcina Keown; son, James Keown (Robbye); daughters, Jamie Walters, Holly Grenier (Butch), and Ellen Galloway Cox (Joseph); eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ena Wathen and Brenda Embry.
A celebration of life will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Wendell Foster, P.O. Box 1668, Owensboro, KY 42302.