Johnnie Earl Owens was born February 25, 1940 in Farmersville, Texas. He went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2018 in McKinney, Texas. He was 77 years old. He resided in Farmersville, Texas.
Johnnie was a loving husband to Nancy for 56 years, dad and grandpa. He loved his family, spending time with them fishing, camping and going to gospel singings. He loved southern gospel music. He made many trips to see groups in the area. He loved being a servant to God and other and always willing to help someone in need. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
He is a retired truck driver for Collin County Public Works, where he enjoyed and dedicated 26 years. He was a member and founder of Collin County New Beginnings In Christ Church in Blue Ridge, Texas.
Johnnie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy of Farmersville, son, Johnnie, Jr. and wife Buffye of Farmersville, 3 grandchildren, Derrik, Rachael and Jennifer Owens all of Farmersville, several nieces, nephews, cousins and many other friends and neighbors.
A visitation will be on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hurst’s Fielder Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville, Texas.
A funeral service will be on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Pastor David Judd and Pastor Terry O’Toole will officiate. Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.