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BORN
1933
DIED
2008
Charles Owens Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Wiley Funeral Home, 504 Holden St., Glen Rose. The Rev. Ronnie Shackelford will officiate. Burial: Squaw Creek Cemetery in Rainbow.
Charles was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Rhonesboro to Roger and Sybil Owens, though he grew up in Fort Worth. In 1952, he was drafted into the Army, spending time in Germany. In 1955, he married Loretta Miller in Fort Worth and they had three daughters, Vicki, who was born with cerebral palsy, Susan and Sherri. In 1972, they bought a home in North Richland Hills.
Charles' father had insisted he take steel guitar lessons as a child, and in the 1960s, Charlie (as called by his friends) fell back on his music to make a living, playing steel guitar in Fort Worth and surrounding areas. He remained friends over the years with many local and well-known singers and musicians such as "Willie" and "Leon."
Charlie was very proficient on the computer and shared his knowledge with many friends and relatives. He also loved taking pictures, especially on vacation trips he and Loretta made by car. When the bluebonnets bloomed it was time to go to the Hill Country. Over the years Charlie had and loved many dogs. There was Skeeter, Boy, Buddy, BJ, Duke and now Scooter. Also, over the years, Charlie had several careers, delivering telegrams, building trailer homes, working for Chance Vought and roofing houses.
In the 1980s, he went to work at Tarrant County Precinct 4, for B.D. Griffin, and retired from there "to play golf" (right- or left-handed). Golf was an obsession with him and until cancer moved into his back, he played two or three times per week.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Vicki; brother, Eddie; and many musician friends.
The family wishes to thank American Hospice and many caretakers.
Survivors: Wife, Loretta; daughters, Susan and Sherri; brothers, Larry, Harvey and wife, Rebecca; grandchildren, Steven Pryhuber and wife, Janet, Natalie Pryhuber Fant and husband, Tony; great-grandson, Ayden Fant; cousins, Glenda Knifong and husband, Jim, Darrell Owens and wife, Laverne, Shirley Matthews, Sam Matthews and wife, Valeta; nieces and nephews; Whitter cousins; several in-laws; and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Owens
JO ANN JOHNS
April 25, 2008
I was sorry to hear of your loss, but remember this, he is playing in a better band and is no longer in pain. Love to all of you. Jo Ann
Traci Flippo
April 21, 2008
Sherri & Loretta, didn't get to stand by your side, as you honored your Dad/husband, but stand with you still, in heart and spirit, praying for you; that you experience the real peace and deep comfort only God can supply. Our loved ones leave us, in this life, but God promised "I will never leave you or forsake you". We can hold Him to His word! Know you're continually in my prayers, and I'm near any time you need me.
Terri Hawkins
April 21, 2008
Sherri and Loretta(Mom),
Take comfort in knowing that God can and will get you through such a sorrowful time as this. Always remember the good times, I know that there were so many. I love you both and just know that I am here for you!
Tammy Fuller
April 21, 2008
Sherri & Loretta I know you will never stop missing your wonderful father & husband. Treasure the great memories of the time you were blessed to have him. Accept the comfort God is sending you now & be strengthened in the days to come.
Jim Jones
April 17, 2008
Charlie was a walking history book on country music in For Worth and surrounding areas. My wife, Carol Savage Jones, and I loved hearing him tell stories about Bob Wills and other greats. His tales were always brightened by the twinkle in his eye and a smile. We both served with Charlie and Loretta on the Cowtown Society of Western Music board and were privileged to get to know this great couple. We will really, really miss Charlie. He was a special man. Jim and Carol Jones
Wayne Ellis
April 16, 2008
The Owens family moved into our neighborhood (Glenwood/fifth ward)in 1942. Charlie was always counted among my very best friends. I will always remember the good times during our growing up years and we remained close during our adult years. Loretta, Sherry, Susan, Larry and Harvey Lynn...you know I share your loss.
bruce & lynn fischer
April 16, 2008
loretta, what can i say? you and charlie were always so special to us. we will always remember the times we shared. may God help you in this trying time. love, bruce & lynn
Jim Oliver
April 14, 2008
Loretta,I am so sorry to hear about yours and also my loss as Charlie and I went back a long way I always enjoyed working along side of him on the many jobs we worked over the years and he was really a great player. If I can help ;just give me a call.
Jim Oliver
Vicki Gurley
April 14, 2008
Loretta, I am so sorry to here of your loss. I love you and if there is ever anything I can do for you or any of your family, please let me know. Having known you so long as part of my Teccor Family, when your heart hurts, mine hurts for you. I know God is with you and the girls.
Love,
Vicki
Karin White
April 14, 2008
I'm glad that I'm part of your lives, Charlie's greatness and love of life will live on forever with fond memories. Sherri and Loretta- you're both pillars of strength and I love you!
Valerie Zink
April 14, 2008
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Loretta, my thoughts are with you.
Howard Gregory
April 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Marino-McIntosh
April 13, 2008
Heaven must have needed the smooth sound of his steel guitar...Charlie is now playing with the best of them. My deepest sympathy to his family, friends and furry companions. God bless you and yours always.
Wayne Curb
April 13, 2008
May God comfort you in your loss - our prayers and sympathy are with your family - I have known Charles since elementary school at East Van Zandt
Kelli Berry
April 12, 2008
Sherri, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad.
Ed and Juvene Rentfrow
April 12, 2008
June and family, please accept our sympathy at the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and give you comfort at this time.
Joseph (Joe) Nasche
April 12, 2008
Loretta,
Please accept my sympathy. Charlie
was a good and wonderful man.
Joseph (Joe) Nasche
Kenneth Stepp
April 12, 2008
From an Army buddy looking back on the pleasure and privilege of knowing Charlie.
Kenneth and LaNell Stepp
Fred Malone
April 12, 2008
To the Owens family,
I am sorry to hear the passing of Charlie. The family has my sympathy and will be remembered in prayer that God will give you all the grace in this time of sorrow.
Gay Bonilla
April 12, 2008
Charlie was in my life for as long as I can remember. He and my sister Loretta (who my family all calls Junie) married when I was 8 years old. I can not remember a day when he was not in our family. He used to bring his steel guitar down to Glen Rose to play for us when we lived in Rainbow. I cried every time they went back to Ft. Worth after a visit. He used to take me, my sister Lanell, and his brothers Larry and Lynn to the stock car races. He loved to entertain us by walking across the floor on his hands. We had to see him do this every time we were around him. He always was at our family events taking pictures, which were very good, I might add. He definately will be missed by all of us as we loved him like a brother, that he was. He will be missed very much. I love you. Gay
Wanda and Jack Gerard
April 12, 2008
We enjoyed Charlie at our gatherings, we will miss seeing him there. Jack and I are so sorry for your loss. Due to circumstances beyond our control we will not be able to come to Glen Rose, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sam Matthews
April 12, 2008
I will miss Charles very very much!
He was my cousin and we had a
very loving and kind relationship
thru the years. We always talked
about our early years, family,baseball,and golf. I always
checked with him on the Texas
Rangers. He was an authority.
I cannot begin to say how much I
will miss him! He was a great
person and I loved him very much.
Robb Eichelberger
April 12, 2008
To the Owens family and others,
Everyone I am so sorry to hear about Charles's passing. Sherri thanks for updating me on your father. We will miss him with us but at least he is looking out for us. I hope everyone accepts my entry.
Your friend,
Robb E.
Glenda Knifong
April 12, 2008
Charles will be missed greatly by my husband and I. Several years ago, after purchasing my first computer, he was the one who taught Jim and I the finer points. I called him my "personal computer guru". He never complained when we called and insisted in coming over immediately to help us. He was a very kind, loving and compassionate person. He made sure his brother, who died last year, was seen after and also, his mother a few years ago. Charles, we will miss you.
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