of Conway, AR
April 6, 1925 - March 25, 2017
J. A. Owen, Jr., 91, of Conway passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born April 6, 1925 in Faulkner County, AR to the late Josh A. Owen, Sr. and Lillie Gray Owen. J.A. was also preceded in death by a son, David Owen, granddaughter, Carol Owen, two brothers, and two sisters.
J.A. was of the Methodist faith and a WWII veteran of the United States Marines and a Mason. He was retired from the Shoe Factory. J.A. was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, trail riding and most sports, especially bull riding. J.A loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. J.A. also enjoyed spending time with his friends at Bob's Grill.
J.A. is survived by his wife Lola of 68 years , son, Mike Owen of Greenbrier, two daughters, Kathy Traylor and Laura Owen of Conway, sister, Vernell McDonald of Little Rock, grandsons, Scott Owen (Dorie) of Vilonia, Jace Owen (Heather) and Caden Owen (Kelsi) of Greenbrier, granddaughters, Christie Dumboski (Scott) of Conway, Ashley Sanders (Scott) of Vilonia, Lisa Ruple (Jeff) of Vilonia, and Carrie Maxwell of Cooksville, TN, 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Visitation will be 9am Tuesday March 28th with funeral services following at 10am at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Rev. David Baker will be officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church, 2310 E Oak St., Conway, AR 72032. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.
Kathy, I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He sure seemed like a heck of a great guy. God bless you and your family. Love you much♡
So sorry to hear of Jr. passing. I think about you guys every time I pass by where your rock house was on 64 Highway. I so remember Jr. & Lola and my mom and dad playing cards and spending lots of time together many many years ago.
We are so sorry to hear about Jr. passing. We thought the world of him. We just found out today. Please call if you need anything. Love, Peggy, Tonya, Christie, and Johnathan.
So sorry for your loss.prayers for you and your family
We did not know Mr Owen but he must have been a great person , Scott Owen a grandson is one of the best indications ! We are praying for all the family. Tom and Cindy Watson
So sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Owens. We will
keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry for your lost. We are praying for you all
Mr Owen will be missed by everyone at Bobs Grill . The world will be a much duller place without him and his stories.
We are so sorry for your family's loss. Mr. Owen and my dad (Junior Doggett) were coffee buddies at Bob's Grill and we enjoyed getting to know him on our visits to Conway over the years. He always had such wonderful stories to share about his wife, family and his time spent in the Marines. It was obvious that he was a man of honor and integrity.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Terri Boyd Shotts
Cel Boyd
Kathy: So sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Colleen
So sorry for your loss. All of the family will be in our prayers, but especially Mike and the boys.
Rest easy partner you have earned it miss you Ron
Kathy, I am so very sorry for your loss! Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Mr.Owen was a true friend to my dad & me, there are few friends that would do anything for you and he was one. I loved the trail rides with him and his knowledge of horses. I learned some much from him. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Continued prayers for the family. He will greatly be missed.
Mike, Jace, and Caden - Im so sorry for the loss of you dad and grandfather. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of your family daily. What a legacy!!
Lola, Mike, Kathy, Laura and family Our thoughts and prayers are for all of you at this most difficult time. We pray for Gods healing arms to hold each of you close and give you comfort during thus time.
Junior will be missed by many friends and family. I will always remember his love for his family. My love to all of the family.
So sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Junior was my friend. We shared many trips together and many great stories. He leaves a large void in my life that can never be filled. I will miss him. Prayers for his family, he was a great mentor.
Prayers for your family from the Shock family
I am so sorry for your loss....my prayers for the family during this time...I will be out of town on Tues but you will be in my thoughts and prayers