Mr. Roger Nelson Owen, 78, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at his residence.
He was born March 28, 1944, in Toccoa, to the late L.T. Owen and Ruby Owen.
He was a police lieutenant for 28 years for the city of Atlanta.
He was a graduate of Lavonia High School, class of 1962, and enjoyed motorcycle riding, golf, poker and traveling. He was a member of Oakman Baptist Church and was a member of the Faternal Order of Police.
He is preceded in death by wife, Bobbi Jean Reaid Owen.
He is survived by sister-in-law, Willie May Owen, of Toccoa; special friend and caregiver, Cheryle Schoeneman; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from noon until the service hour of 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial contributions be made to Homeward Bound Pet Rescue, P.O. Box 792, Ellijay, GA 30540 or www.adoptapet.com/adoptionrescue in memory of Mr. Roger Nelson Owen.
Condolences can be made at www.bernhardtfh.com.
Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.