Alvin Isiah Owen went home to be with the Lord December 20, 2011 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Jackson County, and has resided in Transylvania County for 50 years or more. Alvin was the son of the late Harrison and Rosie Owen of Jackson County. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Audrey of 53 years. Alvin had 1 brother Lambert Owen, 3 sisters Bertha Gibson, Nettie Owen, Hattie Aiken who preceded him in death. He is survived by 1 sister Mary Jane Owen of South Carolina, 2 daughters Betty Buchanan and husband Steve of Rosman, Evelyn Eubanks and husband Cecil of Brevard. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild, and a very special aide and friend Danielle Anders. He also lots of nieces, nephews, and many friends. Alvin was a member of Charley's Creek Baptist Church of upper Jackson County where he served as a Deacon since 1974. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, December 23, 2011 in the Moody-Connolly Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Devon Owen and Davis Owen officiating. Burial will be in Pisgah Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 pm Thursday at the funeral home.