Buddy was born on October 10th, 1940, in Paris, Texas, to Leo Calvin Owen and Rena Ball Owen.
Buddy attended college at Abilene Christian University with a football scholarship, where he earned a degree in Agriculture. He met his wife Vivian in Kenedy, Texas and they were married on September 2nd, 1967. Buddy and Vivian shared 58 years together. They were blessed with a daughter, Terrie, and a granddaughter, Peyton.
After his service in the U.S. Army, Buddy spent most of his career with GE Capital, where he worked for 30 plus years. He transferred to Houston, Chicago, and eventually San Antonio, where he retired. Buddy loved God and he loved people, especially teenagers. He had many rewarding experiences working with various church youth. He also enjoyed fishing, dove hunting, and pheasant hunting.
Buddy is survived by his wife, Vivian; daughter, Terrie; granddaughter, Peyton; brother, Arvil Owen; sisters, June Decas, Barbara Collins, and Judy Harper; and a bounty of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sue Owen and Linda Atkinson; and brother, Larry Ball.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, TX 78232, with a Funeral Service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Gonzales Memorial Park, GH5H+VH, Gonzales, TX 78629.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Lynn Cash McDonald scholarship fund in c/o Northside Church of Christ, 19818 US Highway 281 N, San Antonio, TX 78258.
