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Christopher Owens Obituary
Christopher Warren Owens, 19, of Bryan passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A gathering of the family and friends will from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at Hillier Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at Church of the Nazarene in Bryan. Interment will follow at Bryan City Cemetery. Brother Lonnie Green will officiate.
Chris was born on April 9, 1990, at St. Joseph Regional Health Center. At a very early age, around four years, Chris stated he wanted to be a paleontologist and so began a lifelong love of learning. He learned all the dinosaur names so that on family camping trips to Dinosaur State Park, he could look for tracks.
Chris had a passion for helping and serving others. At the age of 10, Chris traveled with his family on a mission trip to Saltillo, Mexico, where he was able to set up a street soccer game within 20 minutes of arriving, even though he couldn't speak the language. He worked with his family every Christmas season to wrap present for local needy kids and always went on the Brazos de Dios Harley Owners Group ToyRun to deliver them. His friends always said that if you ever needed anything, you could count on Chris to help you.
Chris graduated from Bryan High School in 2008, where he enjoyed competing at the state level USA Skills competition in motorcycle repair.
Chris loved life and enjoyed making people smile; within 10 minutes of entering a room Chris knew everyone and everyone knew Chris. He always said he had four passions in life: his love for his God and his salvation through Jesus Christ; his love for his family; his love for his friends and his love for his motorcycle and riding it. Chris was a student at Blinn with plans to transfer to Texas A&M University and major in business so he could open his own motorcycle shop.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Ouida Owens.
Survivors include his parents, Leo and Cyndi Owens; sister, Lauren Owens; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Ellen Warren; aunts and uncles, Cheryl and Duane Clark, Theresa and Michael Warren, Aliene and Brent Bodholt and Gerald Owens; cousins, Caitlyn, Jonathan and Joshua Clark, Cynthia Walker, Jeremy Anderson and Katy and Jarrod Owens; and many beloved friends.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ashley McCarley
March 27, 2010
Wow. I didn't hear about this until yesterday. I was out of town during spring break and wish that I could have been here now. My sincere condolences are for ya'll and I am so sorry to hear about this! Praying for ya'll always.
Dennis Hoffman
March 19, 2010
Lord, whose ways are beyond understanding,
listen to the prayers of your faithful people:
that those weighed down by grief at the loss of Chris
may we find reassurance in your infinite goodness.
scott nussbaum
March 17, 2010
the world would be a better place if we all used just an ounce of passion this brother had whole hartedly for other...GOD SPEED BROTHER>>
Paula Broyles
March 17, 2010
To the family of Chris Owens our hearts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. May God grant you comfort and peace.
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scott street
March 16, 2010
going to miss you brother
Michele Wilson
March 16, 2010
Dear Lauren,
I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express my deepest felt sympathies for you and your family.
Dear Cyndi,
I can't even imagine the pain of losing your son. My most sincere condolences are wished for you.
I pray that God will comfort you in this hour of grief. Please know that we are praying for you.
Sincerely and with His love,
Brittany Lapaglia
March 16, 2010
Leo, Cyndi, and Lauren I pray God will comfort you during this difficult time. God Bless
Gayle Norwood-Taylor
March 16, 2010
Mrs. Owens my heart goes out to you i am praying for you and your family God always knows what is best, We don't understand why i pray that you find peace and strength in this may God keep you and Bless you in your time of sorrow. Love You
Chelsea Mosley
March 16, 2010
God Bless the Owen's family I'm praying for you guys that God will give you peace and comfort! We all will truly miss Chris he was hilarious and so much fun!!
Kendra Widdison
March 16, 2010
Chris you were one of the best friends I've ever had, I still can't believe you're gone. Keep an eye on us up there, you know we miss you. I Love You more than anything! Thank You for being there for me. I don't know what I would've done without you.
rhonda masias
March 16, 2010
praying for the family of this young boy who died to young, but god needed him more an there is a reason for a reason. my sympathies to the owen's family.
Regina Greenwood
March 16, 2010
I am praying for you. Our church prayed for you this past Sunday. Leo, give me a call, if you need anything!
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