John E. Owings

89 retired Textron industrial engineering manager, passed away on January 20, 2019. Korean War Navy Veteran was a member of a Masonic Lodge, American Legion and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. John was an avid hunter, fisherman and Boy Scout Leader. He is preceded by wife, Ila “Jeannie” Owings; parents, Elmer and Emma Owings; brothers, Roger and Gerald Owings and grandson, Daniel Buckner. John is survived by sons, David (Gina) Owings, Mark (Danni) Owings; daughters, Lori Below, Paula (Jack) Knight and Karen (Farris) Jibril; grandchildren, Cameron (Kristan) Owings, Tanner Owings, MJ Owings, Josh Owings, Joshua (Joy) Buckner, Rob Below, Allison Below, Amelia Below, Carissa Massago, Krystal (Mark) Steiner, Sammir Jibril, Summer Jibril; 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Graveside service is Friday, January 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm at Resthaven Mortuary. A memorial has been established with Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland, 8900 State Line Rd. #320, Leawood, KS 66206.