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Junior Clyde Owens, 96, of Kokomo, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 20, 2020. He was born in Harrogate, TN. to the late Elijah Owens and Sarah (Burke) Owens on April 30, 1924. Junior was married to Maxine Owens on June 6, 1951. They were married for 40 years until her passing. Junior then married Frances (McKee) on July 10, 1993. They were happily married 27 years before his passing. She survives.
Junior worked at Haynes International for 38 years. He was a 50+ year Mason, and was a man of faith. He spent many winters in Florida. He was an expert fisherman, and taught many to love fishing. Junior was an avid bowler, enjoyed playing cards, and was a member of Kids over 55 Club for many years. Junior loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart.
FAIRHAVEN Fairhaven Fire Chief Timothy Francis will step down Jan. 8 I’ve been a firefighter for over 40 years. It’s time for a change in leadership. It’s my time to enjoy life more and not be tied to a radio 24 hours a day,” said Francis.
Todd Correia, chosen to be acting fire chief beginning Jan. 8, has been deputy chief since July 2015 and has 27 years of experience with the Fairhaven Fire Department. He will finish with the assessment portion of his chief’s civil service exam by next year.
“I know I’m leaving the department in good hands,” said Francis, who’s been grooming and mentoring Correia to be fire chief the last several years.