Owens, Donald R.

Donald R. Owens, 70 of Henderson, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home.

He was born on October 1, 1943 in Camden, IL, to Challis and Mary (Vermillion) Owens. He married Jan A. Smith on July 3, 1998 in Ozark, Missouri.

Donald is survived by his wife, Jan; one daughter, Sherry (Robert) Gaines of Galesburg, Illinois; two step-children, Jim (Pam) Carlson of St. Joseph’s, Missouri, Chris Martin of Haltom City, Texas; grandchildren, Dustin Ray Owens, Samantha Jo Owens, Shawn Guest, Amber Manseill, Michael Carlson and Kaleb Carlson. Also surviving are his siblings, Norma Anthony of Texas, Mary Ann Jobe of Rockford, Illinois, Del Blair of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Mike Blair of Germany.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Donald Ray Owens Jr., and a sister Donna Frese.

Donald owned and operated East End Auto Body for over 30 years. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary and Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Don was a Navy veteran.

Memorial service will be 4:30 P.M.Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory, Knoxville, Illinois. Rev. Don Reynolds will officiate. A family fellowship will follow the service at the Owen’s home in Henderson, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or OSF Hospice. On-line condolences and sympathy cards may be sent through www.hurdhendricksfuneralhome.com.

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