Mr. Willie Owens was born March 16, 1935 in Bullard, Texas to Osie Owens and Mary Jordan Owens in Bullard, Texas. He joined Mt. Nevelton C.M.E. Church at a young age.

He graduated from Stanton High School. He served in the United States Army and received a honorable discharge.

He attended Tyler Jr. College. He worked for and retired from La Gloria Oil & Gas with thirty plus years of service.

Willie departed this life on September 25, 2020.

Willie united in holy matrimony to Peggy Gray Owens on December 24, 1960 and to this union three sons were born.

Willie & Peggie were married fifty nine years.

"Papa" as he was affectionately known, was very charismatic and full of life. He enjoyed the company of family and friends. He loved telling his jokes. He was a very loving son, father, uncle, cousin, and friend that will forever be in our hearts.

He is preceded in death by his parents O'sie & Mary Jordan Owens; three brothers Frank, Freddie and O.C. Owens; two sisters Ollie Jackson & Opal Williams; son Dennis Owens, Sr.

He leaves to cherish his memories wife, Peggie Owens; two sons Carl Owens of Palestine, Tx. Randy Owens; Tyler, Tx. Daughter-in-law Lenora Owens; Tyler, Tx. Three grandchildren; Michael Owens(Mychael) Tyler, Tx; Dennis Owens II; Tyler, Tx., Akeelah Owens, Palestine, Tx.; two great-grandchildren, Rhylan Owens, and Collins Owens, Tyler, Tx. and a host of family, and friends.