Charles "Chuck" Owens, age 78, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2008. Chuck was born June 28, 1930 in McCory, Arkansas, to Charles and Helen Owens. He was raised and attended school in Arkansas. In December 1948, Chuck enlisted and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was honorably discharged from Camp Hanford in 1952 and spent the rest of his life in the Tri-Cities area. Chuck worked for the Railroad and went on to become a Kennewick police officer. After retiring from the Police Department, he owned and operated a successful business in Pasco until he retired in 1998. Chuck is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Charlys and husband, David Skinnell; son, Mark; stepchildren, Val and husband, Mike Hickman, and Greg Manley; grandchildren, Derek, Keyna, Kam, Briana, Nick and Micah; and great grandson, Couper. He is also survived by a brother, Bobby and wife, Olga. Chuck loved his family and will be greatly missed by all of them. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen Owens; sisters, Ima Jean and Wanda; and brother, Bill. At Chuck's request, there will be no service, however, his family would love to greet family and friends to share memories at an informal gathering at Val and Mike's home on Thursday, October 16th from 2-6pm.The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Life Care Center of Kennewick care and support.