Alfred Lee Owens Jr.

Alfred (“Al”) L Owens Jr was born in Linden,Texas, on April 13th, 1939 to the late Alfred L Owens Sr and Roxie Lee Love. In search of a better life, they moved to Orange County, CA in 1941.

Alfred began his education in 1943 and attended Maple Elementary, Wilshire Jr High, Fullerton Union High School, and Fullerton Junior College. In the 1950’s Alfred (Al) was an outstanding football player at FUHS and FJC. Alfred (Al) played blocking back and defense for FUHS Sunset League Champions and was an All American in 1957. He played minor league football with the Orange County Rhinos at the Glover Stadium in Anaheim. Alfred (Al) signed with the Chicago White Sox, Alfred (Al) also enjoyed playing Rugby.

On November 26th, 1965 Alfred married the love of his life Glenora Peek Owens, they have a son Brian A Owens, daughters Lisa A Owens and Lauren A Owens who preceded them to heaven. When Alfred transferred with General Foods in 1970, the family lived in Memphis, Tennessee for 5 years. They were excited to return to Fullerton, CA. Alfred continued to work in management for General Foods where he retired after 30+ years. For over 57 years, Alfred and Glenora enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Alfred (Al) was the heart and soul of the Leon Owens Foundation where he was a charter member for 30+ year. He enjoyed raising funds every year for our Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, and Shies for Kids Project. He enjoyed seeing their smiling faces when the students would receive their new shoes and the annual college scholarships.

There will be many precious memories of Alfred’s love, smile and generosity towards others and lastly his awesome laugh that will be remembered. He is survived by his loving children Brian A Owens, Lisa A Owens, daughter in law Anna Duron and his pride and joy grandson Nathaniel D Owens, his siblings David Owens, Theodore Owens, Dorothy Owens Whitehurst, and a host of nieces, and nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding Alfred in death are his father Alfred L Owens Sr, his mother Roxie Lee Live Owens, his brothers Jewell, Leon, Bridgman, Marvin, Jesse, and sisters Audrey Mae (Gardner), Laurence (Jeffries) and Shirley McClanahan.

A visitation for Alfred will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Friendship Baptist Church, 17145 Bastanchury Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM, 17145 Bastanchury Rd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. A graveside service will occur Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA 92835.