William Earl “Bill” Owens, son of the late, Glenn Howard Owens and Ella Mae Gore Owens, was born in Dexter, Missouri on October 14, 1954 and departed this life at his daughter’s residence in Bernie, Missouri on March 23, 2019 at the age of 64.

Mr. Owens had been a mechanic during his life.

Survivors include three sons, Jeffrey Earl Owens & wife Terra of Troup, Texas, Billy Wayne Owens & wife Ashley of Slater, Missouri and Robert Dale Owens of Marshall, Missouri; by three daughters, Kristie Mae Palmer & husband Jason of Bernie, Missouri, Deanna Chapin of Magnolia, Texas and Elizabeth Marie Owens of Eldon, Missouri; by twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one sister, Glenda Whitney.

No services are being planned at this time.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.