Dale Ownby

Dale Edward Ownby, 73, of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1952, to Elmer and Lorean Ownby.

Dale was a devoted family man who found great joy in spending time with his loved ones. He enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, and cheering on Tennessee football. He was a man of Christian faith and carried those values throughout his life. Dale was a graduate of Charleston High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Ownby; his mother, Lorean Daniels; his sister, Judy Pritchard; and his brother, Rick Ownby.

Dale leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 14 years, Linda Ownby; his son, Nick Ownby; and his daughter, Brandi Eslinger (Heath). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Damon, Aspen, and Jase Ownby; and Brooke, Keelyn, Madelyn, and Carson Eslinger.

Dale's family will receive friends from 5pm until 7pm on Saturday March 21st at the "Ridge Sanctuary" of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service located at 2412 Georgetown Road NW, Cleveland, TN 37311.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Dale or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Ownby family with these arrangements.