Johnny Leroy Owen

Johnny Leroy Owen, age 79, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his home. He was born December 12, 1939 in Lincoln, Arkansas, the son of Lee Hollis and Annie Louise (Winters) Owen. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Billie Jean and one brother, Newton "Buddy" Jasper Owen. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Carr Owen; five sons, Charles Owen of Prairie Grove, Dwayne Owen also of Prairie Grove, Shawn Owen of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Ricky Hardin of Prairie Grove, and Jimmy Hardin (Brenda) of Prairie Grove; four daughters, Norma Walker (Clint) of Cabot, Arkansas, Teresa Wright (Ronnie) of Lincoln, Debbie Dersam (Fred) of Lincoln and Becky Dersam (Donald) of Elm Springs; one brother, Frankie Owen (Ruby); one sister, Dorothy Murray (Rocky) of Lincoln; 26 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one niece, Judy and four nephews, Frankie James, Jerry, Jimmy, and Jeffery. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6-8 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 18th, 2019, at New Hope Church in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Sugar Hill Cemetery, there will be no graveside services held. Memorials may be made to Washington Regional Hospice, 325 E Longview Dr., Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.