Born August 21, 1948 in El Dorado, he was the son of Ferrell Parks and Lena Carnell Cullins Owens who preceded him in death. Mr. Owens was a self-employed carpenter and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Gilmore Owens, a daughter, Rebekah Hively (Kyle) of Vilonia, AR and a son, Wil Owens (Amanda) of El Dorado, sisters, Shirley Parnell (Eddie) of Warren, AR and Glenda Adams (Danny) of Banks and a brother, Darryl Owens (Sandra) of El Dorado. Surviving grandchildren are Drew Owens, Clay Owens, Jack Hively and Hank Hively.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Old Parkers Chapel Cemetery with Scott Johnson officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at Young’s.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
An online registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
