Leonard Wayne Owens Sr. was born on October 13, 1941, to parents, Atwood Wilson Owens and Laura Edna Whitfield. He entered into eternal rest on July 28, 2022, at the age of 80. Leonard was a caring and devoted husband to his beautiful wife, Linda; a doting father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend; who loved spending time with his family. He was a collector of coins, knives, and guns. Leonard was a daring and courageous man, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, ziplining, and hot air ballooning. He was adventurous and bold, his 70th birthday was spent skydiving. Christian by faith, Leonard attended the Mabank Rope, Catch and Ride for Christ Cowboy Church, in Mabank, TX. He will be truly missed by all of those he met and knew in his lifetime.
Leonard is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Sheller Owens; parents, Atwood W. Owens and Laura E. Whitfield; sisters, Helen Ruth Dent, Rita Joyce Hollinshead; Grandsons, Thomas Hyde and Shawn Swearingen; along with his brother-in-law, Reese Motley.
He is survived by his sons, Leonard Wayne Owens Jr and daughter-in-law, Rhonda of Mabank, TX., Michael Glenn Owens and daughter-in-law, Tabitha of Mabank, TX.; daughter, Michelle Leigh Owens Carson and son-in-law, Dan of Gustine, TX.; adopted daughter, Jayna Hyde of Gun Barrel City, TX.; sisters, Peggy Lanell Motley of Ennis, TX., Glenna Louise Wiley of Gun Barrel City, TX. Grandchildren, Breanna Michelle Owens Smith, Sara Katelynn Swearingen, Cortney Cheyenne Owens, Shaina Renee Owens, Jacob Kyle Swearingen, Laura Lee Grace Carson, Tommy Lee Dae Carson, Madison Jean Maldonado; great-grandchildren, Eleanor May Smith, Emarie Grace Smith; great-great-grandchildren, Blayne Paxton Watson, Nola Marie Boyd, Amaryllis Diahann Gryder; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A Visitation will be held Sunday, July 31, 2022 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm; located in the Chapel of Eubank
Cedar Creek Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will take place in the Chapel of Eubank Cedar Creek
Funeral Home on Monday, August 1, 2022 at 10:00am; officiated by Reverend Mike Nelson. A burial will
follow immediately after the service; located at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eubankcedarcreek.com for the Owens family.
