John Henry Owens was born on April 7, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana. John peacefully made his transition to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, July 2nd with his loving wife at his side. He leaves to cherish his memories: His wife, Mary Alice, His children: Gail Cage, Marilyn Jack, Anthony (w.Rose) Small, Sharon Owens, Debbie (h.Leslie) Echols, Angela Woodard, Gwen (h.Steve) Chambers, Johnette (h.Ed) Morris, Ephraim Owens, and Robette Lee. His brother, Lonza Lee (w.Jerri) Bigam and "sister" Diane (Connell) Wilson. 12 grandchildren: Tameka & Lateisha [mother-Gail], Torri & Anthony [father-Anthony], Veronica (preceded him in death), Kanika, Khavelle [mother-Sharon], Leslie Jr., Christopher, Bryson [mother-Debbie], Desmond [mother-Gwen], Alana (Gabri) [mother-Robette]: 8 great- grandchildren: Adopted sons: Donnie Owens and James Ross: a host of cousins, nephews, and nieces, brothers and sisters-in-law, relatives, friends, and associates.
