Meet
David L. Owen
President of Owen Funeral Homes
david.owen@owenfuneralhome.com

David grew up in the Audubon Park area and graduated from Durrett High School. He joined the family business in 1973 and became a licensed funeral director in 1976. In 1987 with the death of his father and the founder of the business, Bird S. Owen, David became President of Owen Funeral Homes. The Owen family, along with two other local families, also owns the Highlands Funeral Home. David has served as past President for Highlands.

When asked for his thoughts on funeral service, he says, "With the changing times in the Louisville Funeral Service, being family owned and operated is very demanding of everyone on our staff. But I am proud to be a part of the business that my dad began. Caring for each family with sincere service was my father's motto and that feeling lives on with the Owen Family today."

David is dedicated to this business and the Louisville community and feels the compelling responsibility to serve. He currently serves on the boards of or is a member of: Past President of Funeral Director Association of Kentucky; Past President of Fall Cities Funeral Directors Association; President for the Funeral Auto Company; Excelsior Masonic Lodge #258; Valley Masonic Lodge #511; Louisville Consistory - Scottish Rite; Kosair Shrine Temple; Past President of Big Brothers/Big Sisters Louisville; and a member of Kosair Charities, Ohio Valley Corvette Club, and National Corvette Restoration Society.

David is married to Pam (Hutchinson) Owen. His daughter Rachel graduated from the University of Louisville and is a Funeral Director for the Owen Funeral Home. David is an avid golfer and an accomplished vocalist and musician. He has played with The Fanatics, a regional band since 1974 and he spent one year with The Wulfe Bros. His other interests include late model car racing with Gardiner-Owen Racing Team, and his hobby of riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles.