Tom Hubert Owenby

Tom Hubert Owenby, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024.  He was surrounded by members of his loving family at the Tranquility Hospice Center in Kennesaw, GA.

Tom was born on November 20, 1931, at home, in Fannin County, GA.  His parents were the late Roy Owenby and Jesse (Trammel) Owenby.  Tom graduated from Fannin County High School and upon graduation he moved to Detroit, MI to pursue a job in the auto industry with Chrysler.  He returned to Fannin County and was drafted by the U.S. Army.  He earned the rank of Corporal while serving during the Korean War.  Upon discharge, he moved to Atlanta, GA where he began work at MacDougald Construction Company, later known as Ashland Paving and Construction (APAC).  Tom attended Atlanta Law School at night earning a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in law.  While in Atlanta Tom met the love of his life Bobbie “Sue” Holbrook.  They married and later moved to the Blackwells community of Marietta.  Tom and Sue were married for 53 years before she preceded him in death in 2013.

Tom was a member of the Lions Club, Cobb County Library Board and Covenant Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and Elder.  He enjoyed square dancing, country music and old hymns.  Later Tom began investing in real estate and commercial property.  He was a master handyman being able to repair just about anything. Tom retired from APAC as a safety engineer after working there 44 years.  His annual donations to charity included several churches as well as the Fannin County Food Bank and Snack in a Backpack Snack program.

Tom is survived by his children, David and wife Alliese Owenby of Hoschton, GA; Dan and wife Melek Owenby of Acworth, GA, and Don and wife Kerry Owenby of Marietta, GA; as well as his grandchildren, Ashley Owenby, Cody Owenby, Craig Owenby, Wyatt Owenby and Haley (Owenby) Black and the greatest great granddaughter Kacey Black.

The family wishes to extend their sincerest appreciation to the loving care Tom received from his caregivers, Sherry Ballenger and Catherine Norwood during his later years.

A private service was held at the family church cemetery in Mineral Bluff, GA.