Brevard – Daniel E. Owens, 81, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. A native of Transylvania County, he was the son of the late Elliott "Pete" and Bernetha Mills Owens. He was preceded in death by his brothers; George Owens and Billy Smith and sisters; Gotherine Owens, Eula Betsill and Vessie "Chick" Crite. Dan attended Nineth Ave High School. After graduation he joined the U. S. Navy for 4 years. After leaving the Navy, Daniel lived in New Jersey for a while before returning to Brevard. He retired from Ecusta then worked part time for Ace Hardware until he became ill. Survivors include his daughters; Amelia Seneviratne and Patty Owens, brother; Michael Owens, sister; Nancy Williams, brother in law; L. C. Betsill and grandchildren; Camille and Julian Seneviratne and Tareka and Jowan Weeams, 5 nephews and 3 nieces. Funeral services will be held 2pm, Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Moody-Connolly Funeral Home with the Rev. Marshall Erwin. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com Moody-Connolly Funeral Home and Crematory are caring for the family.