Jake Robert Owens

Preacher, singer, songwriter, and fiddle player -- maternal grandfather of Dolly Parton

Born July 25, 1899 in Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA. Died May 13, 1992 in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
Married Rena Kansas Valentine Sept. 10, 1919

Father of Avie Lee, Estelle Watson, Dorothy Jo Hope, John Henry III, Louis Owens, and Bill Owens
Grandfather of Dolly Parton, Stella Parton, Willadeene Parton, Cassie Parton, Randy Parton, Freida Parton, Floyd Parton, Rachel Dennison, Dale Puckett, Dwight Puckett, Debbie Jo Puckett, Richie Owens and [a=Jeff Owens (10)]
Great-grandfather of Jada Star, Heidi Parton, and Rebecca Seaver

Minister, music teacher, and fiddler, the Rev, Jake Owens established a family musical dynasty by encouraging his children and grand-children to pursue musical careers. Wrote gospel songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Kitty Wells, and many others.