Edward Owens Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Edward Owens
Start: 2022-03-04T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-04T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Harrell Funeral Home, Inc.

Edward Owens

Springfield, MA — Edward Abram Owens, also known as Eddie "Red Top" Owens, of Springfield, MA passed away peacefully on February 25, 2022 at the age of 81. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Eleanor Owens and beloved son Edward E. Owens (ex. Wife Terry Thomas), he is survived by his children: Elizabeth A Daniels, Dennis Owens, Andrea Owens-Bachmann (Robert), Lisa Owens, Alvin L Heard, Delinda Baymon-Dykes (Clarence) Valerie Owens-Thomas (Demetrius), Mary Frances Owens and Richard A Cox; grandchildren: Dennis LP Daniels, Alvin Heard Jr., Edward E. Owens II, Cassandra Ruth Heard, John W Daniels, Clarence L. Dykes, Quintin A. Dykes, Shelbi Dixon-Tobicoe (Cameron), Tristan Dixon, Monique Heard, Tianna Heard, and Devon Owens-Heywood and Great-Grandchildren Jeremiah W. Dykes, Zayari M Dykes, JaeCeon M Dykes, Amiyah R Dykes, Quintin A Dykes Jr., Clarence L Dykes Jr., and Major Willie Dykes and Baby Bryce Daniels.

Also predeceased by his parents William Abram and Frankie Mae Owens-Buck and three siblings William Owens, David Owens and Wannetta Thompson, he is survived by his brothers Louie Owens (Mary) and sisters: Minniett Westbrook, Jonnie M. Starnes, Mary Lou Seibles (James), Denise Brown, Rosabell Dotson, Delores Dotson, Melinda Dotson, and Weyman Dotson (Gloria) as well as a host of nieces and nephews and a Special Dear Friends Ruth Heard and Alexander Muhamad.

Eddie "Red Top" Owens is well known for his 14-year professional boxing career and is commemorated for his seven-year reign as New England Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion. Throughout his professional boxing career, "Red Top" traveled the world and had boxing bouts in Africa, Europe, South America, England, as well as various cities within the United States. "Red Top" also served proudly as Deputy Sheriff with the Hampden County Sheriff's Office where he touched numerous lives and helped many people.

Upon his retirement from the Hampden County Sheriff's Office and during his spare time, "Red Top" especially enjoyed fishing, hunting, chopping wood and playing cards. "Red Top" embraced the good in all people and in all things. He was adored by all who knew him. His humility, kindness, generosity and hospitality will be forever remembered. May he rest in peace and have eternal life in Heaven.

John 6:40 "For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day." Amen.

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Published by Daily Hampshire Gazette on Mar. 12, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Owens

11 Entries

Gerard Hickey Sr. , Lori Hickey-LeBlanc and family

March 23, 2022

Our most sincere condolences to Eddie´s family. My father Gerry Hickey used to spar with Red Top at the Holoke Boy´s club, when he assisted coaching there. Eddie was a very good guy. My dad has many fond memories and great stories of him. Sincerely the Family of Gerry Hickey Sr.

Carl Tallarita

March 12, 2022

Just heard about Eddies death he was my dads Vito´s fighter for most of he´s career but also a good friend to my dad. My condolences to the Owens family feel terrible that our family didn´t get a chance to say goodbye. RIP "Red Top"

Ronald Gibbons

March 9, 2022

My condolences Dennis to you and all your family, Eddie Owens was a good man and a great mentor

Louis and family.

March 5, 2022

Sincere condolences to you at your brothers passing
May he rest in peace.

Timothy G Williams

March 5, 2022

Dennis and family, I have no words that can ease your pain. But know that my thought are with you!
and superman ( your dad) never dies! Serge

James Buddy Daniels

March 4, 2022

So sorry for your loss. Red Top will be missed

Joe Glen

March 4, 2022

Eddie was my first coach and mentor. He was a constant support with his always positive manner.
Joe Glen, Henderson, NV

JBuz

March 3, 2022

I became familiar with "Top" in my youth at the Holyoke Boys' Club where he trained, later at the courthouse where we would run into one another from time to time. He took an interest in me and always gave me good advice! Sincere condolences to the family.

JBuz

Marilyn Drayton Hall

March 3, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Patrick Kevane

March 3, 2022

Worked with Red Top for many years at the court house and he was always a gentleman.

Bob Uschmann

March 3, 2022

I remember watching Ed fight in West Springfield, at the coliseum arena. He was one tough man, Rest In Peace.

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