Robert Scott Owen

Robert Scott Owen, age 71, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026, at Hospice of Dayton after a years-long battle with cancer.

A Dayton native, Scott was born on July 24 1955, to the late Robert E. and Jean Owen. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1973, and continued his education at Wittenberg University, graduating in 1979 with a degree in business administration. Scott began his working career at Texas Eastern Transmission Co., followed by many years in management at Dayton Bag and Burlap Co., where he worked from 1990 up until his passing.

Scott enjoyed playing tennis in his early years, followed by many years bicycling. He especially enjoyed playing golf and socializing with his friends at Sugar Valley Golf Club in Bellbrook. He was an avid golfer, earning a single digit handicap and achieving three holes-in-one in his lifetime. His love of the outdoors extended to interests in lawncare, gardening, and weather tracking at his home in Centerville.

Scott was preceded in death by his father Robert E. Owen and mother Jean H. Owen of Dayton. His greatest pride was his family. He leaves behind his two children, William and Clara. Scott is also survived by his two siblings and their spouses, Caryl (John) Cowden of Millboro, VA, and Craig (Judy) Owen of Springboro, OH; along with his two nephews and a niece – David (Erin) Cowden, Kelly (Matt) Hill and Josh (Austin) Cowden; seven great nieces and nephews; and cousins Jeff (Cindy) Dohse and Suzy Goldman.

Visitation will be held on Monday November 16, from 11am to 1pm, with light food and beverages served during that time, followed by a funeral service at 1pm, all at Routsong Funeral Home’s Centerville Chapel (81 N. Main St, Centerville OH 45459). Following the service, burial will take place in the family plot at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton.