John Francis Owens

Birth date: Feb 18, 1920 Death date: Aug 2, 2009

John Francis Owens was called from the activities of this life on August 2, 2009 in Good Shepherd Hospital, Longview, Texas after a sudden illness. He began this life on February 18th, 1920 in Norton, Virginia. He graduated from L Read Obituary

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Anonymous

868w ago

I have many fond memories of John Owen and our Armco days. John was a true GENTLEMAN, a person everyone respected. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Paul Arnold##imported-begin##Paul Arnold##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

We were neighbors and friends with John and Clara for a couple of years in the late 1980s. We shared many good tmes with them and continued to visit with them after we moved. Clara and Sarah loved Blue Bell Pepermint ice cream and John would call Blue Bell to find when they were going to produce it so the ladies could fill their freezers with it. We have many fond menories of our friendship with them.
Fred and Sarah Sledge
Whitesboro, Texas##imported-begin##Fred Sledge##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

Clara. you are in our prayers. John was a wonderful man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Love,
Pat Holley, an ADK Sister##imported-begin##Pat Holley##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

We meet John and Clara the lady in pink when my parents, Fred and Sarah Sledge, lived across the street from them in Longview. Both were such full of life. We loved visiting with them and we still kept in touch after all of these years.

You always knew when you received something in the mail from them because of John's beautiful handwriting.

John will be greatly missed.

David and Susan Smith##imported-begin##David and Susan Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

Dear Clarabelle and family, This is almost too difficult to write. How can one man make such a huge impact on one's life? I'm reminded of pecans at Christmas and Blue Bell Peppermint in the summer and cards year-round fit for royalty. I saved so manyJohn’s wit was as alarming as a T-sip's wit could be. His extreme attention to detail was humbling. His flair for calling it as it was - was brilliant. What will we do without him? He took care of his bride until the day he died. Of all things he did, I respect him mostly for that single reason. Secondly, he did more for our opera company than anyone could do. And that was just a small part of this friend's life of work and service. I will miss him greatly. But mostly I'll miss him when I need him. He was ALWAYS THERE FOR ME, even when I didn't know I needed him. I am lovingly and forever a fan. Bravo, John. P.S. I hope your room in heaven is MAROON! Derrith##imported-begin##Derrith Bondurant##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

My dear friend.........what a joy it was to serve with you on the original Opera Board for Longview.
Your dedication continually stimulated the overwhelming success over these years and we honor you always...
Blessings to the family,
victoria##imported-begin##Victoria Wilson##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

I met John Owens at a sales meeting with 'Armco' a long time ago. He was professional in appearance and speech. A man that knew his craft and would share his knowledge with others. I am a better person because of my good fortune to have met John Owens.

John was a professional in everything he did and a true 'Gentleman' from the old school.##imported-begin##J.H. ##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

Dear Clara and family,

What a blessing to have been counted as a friend of John. He was a special man who often told me, "I've never had a bad day!" He was generous with his time, his talent and his funds.
He will be missed by Tammy and me. Our prayers and well wishes are for each of you.
Your friend, Trey.##imported-begin##Trey & Tammy Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

I remember John from our time together with Armco Building Systems.##imported-begin##Bob Stevens##imported-end##

Anonymous

868w ago

John was a profoundly respected person when I joined the Armco team many years ago. When I first met him he gave me confidence that I had made the right decision and that we had a great product and service to provide to our customers.##imported-begin##Bob Reno##imported-end##

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