J.R. "Red" Owens , 91, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Jody Hooper officiating. Interment will follow at Price Cemetery in Joaquin.

Mr. Owens was born January 26, 1924 in Logansport, Louisiana to Ernest Owens and Alice Stephens Owens. He served in the United States Navy. Mr. Owens was a member of Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 and a deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Joaquin.

He is survived by
Sons:
Richard Todd Owens and wife, Renee, of Missouri
John Mark Owens of Joaquin

Grandchildren:
Christine Owens
Amber Owens
Buffey Vestal
Garbriel Owens

Great Grandchildren:
John Coleman
Addison Coleman

Sister: Edith Swan of Joaquin

Numerous other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Wife: Lucille Owens
Son: Scott Owens
Two Brothers
Three Sisters

Pallbearers will be Stevie Smith, Bo Taylor, Perry Kirkland, Jerry Griffin, Larry Kay, Jimmy Coulter, Daryl Jones, Doyle Carter and Tommy Gray. Honorary pallbearer will be W.A. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or by phone at 800.272.3900.