James Eugene Owens, a Baton Rouge native and master carpenter, died early on the morning of Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at age 40. He was born June 7, 1971, and is survived by his parents, siblings, and four children who live from Oklahoma to Hawaii.

The Baton Rouge City Police Department and the Coroner’s Office were involved after his death, according to his family, but no details about the investigation, suspects, or arrests have been released. A celebration of his life was held Sunday, July 24, at Christian Fellowship Church in Zachary.

Anyone who knew James, his work, or his circle in Baton Rouge is asked to come forward with information that might help explain what happened.