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William R. Owen (Bill), 89 years old, formerly of Waco, Texas, passed away May 10, 2023 in Kerrville. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Raymond and Maudie Belle Owen May 4, 1934. He married Leslye Keys on August 2, 1958 in San Benito, Texas.
Bill graduated from Tarleton University in 1980. He taught Automotive Air Conditioning at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served as a navigator and then a pilot in the Air Force for 22 years. His most notable military commendations are the Purple Heart and the Oklahoma Meritorious Service Medal.
He was active in Baptist churches wherever he lived. He volunteered at a no kill animal shelter, a gun range and a Waco funeral home. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Leslye (2011) and brother Tom of New Mexico (2020). Survivors include: two daughters: Dawn Owen Kantor and husband Michael, Dana Owen Pill and husband Robert, along with six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces Bobbie Delabarcena, Carmen Borden and Mary Osborn.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 24 at 5:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 113 Methodist Encampment Road, Kerrville, Texas with Reverend K. Dwight Foster officiating. Military interment will be held Thursday, May 25 at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to local veteran’s organizations, Freeman Fritts Vet Clinic & Shelter (Kerrville) or the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at Brookdale Kerrville AL for their kindness and care, and Reverend Dwight Foster and the church family at Calvary Baptist Church, Kerrville, Texas.
Bill graduated from Tarleton University in 1980. He taught Automotive Air Conditioning at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served as a navigator and then a pilot in the Air Force for 22 years. His most notable military commendations are the Purple Heart and the Oklahoma Meritorious Service Medal.
He was active in Baptist churches wherever he lived. He volunteered at a no kill animal shelter, a gun range and a Waco funeral home. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife Leslye (2011) and brother Tom of New Mexico (2020). Survivors include: two daughters: Dawn Owen Kantor and husband Michael, Dana Owen Pill and husband Robert, along with six grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces Bobbie Delabarcena, Carmen Borden and Mary Osborn.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 24 at 5:00pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 113 Methodist Encampment Road, Kerrville, Texas with Reverend K. Dwight Foster officiating. Military interment will be held Thursday, May 25 at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to local veteran’s organizations, Freeman Fritts Vet Clinic & Shelter (Kerrville) or the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at Brookdale Kerrville AL for their kindness and care, and Reverend Dwight Foster and the church family at Calvary Baptist Church, Kerrville, Texas.