Mr. Owens was born November 16, 1932 in Van Buren, Arkansas, the son of Cornelius Owens and Maude Mae (Randall) Owens. He was married to Wava Earlene Owens on May 9, 1951 in Bakersfield, California. Mr. Owens passed this life on November 5, 2006 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after attaining the age of 73 years, 11 months and 19 days.
Survivors are: Wife: Wava of the home; 2 Daughters: Rebeka Menter of Shelton, WA., Vicki Huntington of Dhrahran, Saudi Arabia; 2 Sons: Forrest Kimbriel of Muldrow, Ok., William Owens of the home; 7 Grandchildren: Jennifer Fruchtl, Leslie Caulfield, Joshua Hanshew, Kristi Barnhardt, Forrest Kimbriel II, Shane Timmerman, and Lee Huntington; 7 Great-Grandchildren; Several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends;
He was preceeded in death by 1 son: Thomas Owens, his parents, 2 Sisters: Mildred Newton and Dorothy Metheny; 2 Brothers: Artist "Sonny" Owens and Alva Owens |