Larry Clennie (L.C.) Owens

Larry Clennie (L.C.) Owens was born on February 21, 1948 in Foley, Alabama to the late Ordangie Owens and the late Georgia V. (Johnson) Dade.  Larry was called to take his eternal rest on April 13, 2020. Larry leaves behind his wife of 19 years Marie Owens of New Britain, CT, his daughter, Sharon Glasgow of Newington CT, his son Tyrone Owens of Hartford, CT, his daughter Sonia “Monique” Owens of Mitchellville, Maryland, his step-son Aaron Clayton of New Britain, CT, his step-daughter, Tasha Clayton of New Britain, CT and his-stepson Tarik Clayton of New Britain, CT.  Larry was preceded in death by his step-daughter Sonya Clayton.  Larry had a special love for his family and shared a deep bond with his siblings Ordangie Owens of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Charles Owens (deceased), Roosevelt Owens (deceased), Audrey Owens (deceased), and Ronnie Owens (deceased). He leaves behind several cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Larry will be missed by a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Larry attended Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for two years before leaving college early to take a job in New Britain, Connecticut to work at Stanley Works. He would later join the United States Army in June 1968 where he would serve in Vietnam. Larry re-enlisted over the years and retired from the Army in 1988. After his military service, Larry was employed in various positions until he finally retired in 2012.  Larry lived an amazing life. He was an avid sports fan with his favorite teams being the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, UCONN Women Huskies and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team.  Larry loved fishing, swimming, reading, and watching Jeopardy.  Larry was a proud member of the Freemasonry.  He traveled the world and completed all the tasks that God had for him to do on this earthly side and now those who knew him can rejoice knowing that he is resting peacefully with our Lord.

A private burial, with military honors, will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the State Veterans Cemetery.   Erickson-Hansen Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.