R.C. Owens

He truly was an inspiration to many. His joy of life touched everyone that had the opportunity to meet him. Kindest thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. He will be missed.

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan my prayers are with you in this very difficult time, ill always remember how he loved to joke. You guys were so lucky to have each other. All my love, Brenda Sarras

Wow...I'll never forget in the early 1990s when my brother's best friend in high school, Mike, was battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, I would get photos signed by celebrities to cheer him up. So I contacted the 49ers to get an autographed photo of Joe Montana. When I picked it up from my friend, he said, "And I have one from RC Owens too (he was working for the 49ers then)." In my ignorance, I showed no response, but said thank you. So that night I bring the photos to Mike, thinking he would be blown away by the Joe Montana photo, and I said, "Oh, and I have one of RC Owens too, Alley Oop or something like that???" Mike couldn't believe it. He was SO excited because he knew what that photo meant. So did my brother and they both kind of laughed at me and said "What's wrong with you? He's legendary in football!" And then I did some research! That photo, the extra gesture by Mr. Owens when he heard about what I was doing for Mike, meant so much to Mike. What a class act.

My prayers and condolences to the family.RC and I met in 1953 in L.A., He played in Santa Monica at the time, I atten ded LACC in L.A.we would meet at a bbq place on central and drink sodas. we hit it off good together both being from louisiana, and the same age and in college. He always was a v ery comfortable and kind person to know, and apparently was all his life.I remember when he left for Idaho and knew he would be successful.I wrote on his fan club a few years ago.May God bless you and the family.(by the way my wife and i have a family of 10 and have done well also. Love, Gary D.Cooper, a very old pal.

God knows best

Susan, Sorry to hear about R.C. He was such a great friend and gave me and my family such great moments and experiences. He was always so positive and inspiring. My wife Gail, daughter Stacy, and my brother Herb want to pass on there thoughts and prayers. The Schlicht family.

Susan, So sorry for your loss. Amber and I want to send our thoughts and prayers to you and all the family. Love from the Sims and Rocha Family.