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In loving memory

Funeral Services:
9:00am, Saturday, July 29, 2023
Central Church of Christ, 601 West Crawford Street Denison, Texas

Interment:
Directly following funeral services, Saturday, July 29, 2023
Restland Cemetery 13005 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas

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James Oliver Owen

James Oliver Owen

June 24, 1933 - July 25, 2023

James Oliver Owen, 90 years of age, of Denison Texas peacefully left his earthly home after a long and fulfilling life on Tuesday July 25, 2023. Jim was born June 24, 1933 in Dallas to OmaLee and Paul Owen, Sr.

He served in the United States Army after attending Dallas schools, and graduating from North Dallas High school. He met the love of his life, Eva Brittain in first grade. Jim and Eva married on June 16, 1956 at the home of her parents in Dallas. They spent several early years of their marriage in the Metroplex before relocating to their farm in Bells.

Jim valued hard work and family, retiring from Kawneer to raising cattle and bailing hay on their farm, though his priority in life was his family. Jim was a member of the Church of Christ where he was a dedicated member and supporter. Jim spent his life working hard; he enjoyed refurbishing cars and trucks, traveling and camping with Eva, he enjoyed the mountains and the ocean. He loved his family dearly and will never be forgotten.

Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Eva Owen; parents, Paul Sr. and OmaLee Owen; brother Paul Owen Jr.; and sister-in-law Ruth Owen. He is survived by daughter Cindy Moore and husband Joe of Bells, daughter Christina Divers and husband Brian of Anna, grandchildren Grant Moore and wife Amanda of Paris, Lauren Parrish and husband Keton of Bells, Tyler Divers of Melissa, Samantha Divers of Anna, and great grandchildren Laney and Wyatt Moore of Paris.

Funeral Services will be at Central Church of Christ, 601 West Crawford Street Denison, Texas on Saturday July 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at Restland Cemetery 13005 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75243

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  1. Patsy Crenshaw Sivley
    Patsy Crenshaw Sivley on July 27, 2023 at 10:25 AM

    Condolences to the family on the death of Jimmy Owens, we grew up in the small community of Field City, 10 miles north of Dallas, and attended grade school together and the same church.

    Patsy Crenshaw Sivley

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  2. Bonita (Peterson) Petty
    Bonita (Peterson) Petty on July 27, 2023 at 11:07 AM

    Condolences on the loss of your father. I know you all loved and cherished your time with your Dad. Hold tight to your memories and let them comfort you during this difficult time. Keeping you all in my prayers. 🙏♥️🙏

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  3. Paula Mortensen
    Paula Mortensen on July 27, 2023 at 3:50 PM

    I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all the wonderful times.

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    • Casey
      Casey on July 29, 2023 at 7:28 AM

      Christina,
      We are so sorry to hear of he passing of your dad, sending hugs and condolences to you and your family during this time. May God continue to guide and comfort you during this time. Please let us know if you need anything.

      Matt and Casey Carpenter

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  4. Stoney wood
    Stoney wood on July 27, 2023 at 7:22 PM

    Sorry to here this about your dad was a good man worked with him at kawneer

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  5. Ginger Bassham
    Ginger Bassham on July 27, 2023 at 9:35 PM

    Cindy- Joe and family : I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very sweet man . I always enjoyed visiting with him and your mom when we were in a school and I went to your house. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  6. Randy Carter
    Randy Carter on July 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM

    I’m sorry to hear Jim and Eva both passed. My heartfelt condolences and prayers for each of you.

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  7. Diana Jo Barton
    Diana Jo Barton on August 1, 2023 at 11:08 PM

    I remember Jimmie well. His parents and youngest sister lived next door to my parents in Field City. I remember him as a very kind, easy going person. God’s great comfort to his family at this time of grief.

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