Richard Dean Owens Sr.

Richard Dean Owens Sr, 77, of Amarillo transitioned peacefully from this life the afternoon of November 19th after a gradual decline in health. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life.

The family will receive guests in the Griggs Schooler Gordon Funeral Director’s Pioneer Chapel on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 5 pm to 7 pm, located at 5400 Bell Ave. in Amarillo. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10 am in the Johnson Chapel Church, located at 1901 N. Washington, with Pastor Phillip Randall presiding. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Richard was born in Clarksville, TX, and relocated to Amarillo in 1957. Richard worked various jobs before retiring with thirty years’ service with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude and kindness to all that have shown us care during our time of bereavement. We truly appreciate all of your prayers and support.

Richard is survived by his wife Delores, two sons Richard Jr. and wife Myra, and Charles; three grandchildren Rimyia Owens, Richard Dean Owens III and Knoa Pennington. Richard is also survived by two brothers Edward Owens and Bob Moten Sr. and wife Detra, four sisters, Mable Brown, Margaret Nunley, Gertie Young and Eva Bruner and husband JC, sister in law Eudell Owens; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Addie Owens, his brothers Oscar, Charlie Lee, and Otis.