Alden Ernest Floyd Owens (Ernie), 86, of Honey Brook, formerly of Broomall, passed away on Thursday, September 25th at Fairlane Gardens Nursing Home in Reading, PA.
He was born in Sevierville, Tennessee on June 9, 1939, and was the son of the late Rena and Jake Owens.
Ernie joined the US Army in 1956. He served in two tours of Vietnam, rising to the rank of Sgt. Major. After retiring from the military in 1977, he held various jobs in the following years and spent the end of his career at Marple Newtown School District, retiring in 2000. In retirement, he found joy and purpose spending time with his loved ones and engaged in many volunteer pursuits. His philosophy was to try to help someone each day. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Isabel (Izzy) Owens of Honey Brook, PA.
He was a dedicated and steadfast father. He is survived by his sons, Michael Owens (Beth) of Little River, SC and Stephen Owens (Sally) of West Chester, PA; a daughter, Susan Reinertsen (Dave) of Hilton Head Island, SC; and a stepson, Dave Marchiafava (Mary Jo) of Parkesburg, PA.
Ernie was a devoted and very present Grandfather to his six Grandchildren; Kimberly Cafarchio (Mike), Kyle Owens (Alli), Danielle Martin (Matt), Kristen Franca (Armando), Peter Norgeot and Emily Norgeot.
He was also a proud Great Grandfather to Lucy, Liza, Beau, Bryce, Finn, Claire, Luca and Gianna.
He is preceded in death by his late wife, Barbara Danby Owens (d. 2012); as well as his four brothers and three sisters.
There will be a public viewing and eulogy at Labs Funeral Home in Honey Brook, PA on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 1:30 pm.
An interment service, with US Army Military Honors will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, Pa. 17003. Family and Friends will meet at the driveway behind the cemetery administration building at 9:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in honor of Alden Owens to the Alden & Barbara Owens Endowment Fund, c/o Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, Pa. 19008.
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.thelabsfh.com