Edward Eugene Owens

Edward Eugene Owens, 99, of Amarillo passed away on August 4, 2025.

The family will receive guests on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia. Funeral services will take place at Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church, 1215, North Hughes, with Reverend Vernon Conners presiding, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11 am. Burial and Military Honors will follow in Llano Cemetery East.

On June 19, 1926, in Clarksville (Country of Red River), Texas, Edward Eugene Owens was born to the late Henry and Addie Owens. He received his early education in the Julius Rosenwald–funded school system and later attended Cheatham High School. As an adult, he pursued further learning and earned multiple certifications from the Southern Baptist Seminary.

In 1945, Edward was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving honorably during World War II in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign.

Upon returning home from the war, Edward married his love, Marselena Young. Their 43-year union was blessed with four children and one “in love”: James Darnell Owens, Delbert Burnett Young, Lucretia Ann Owens, Joyce Evelyn Owens, and Rodney Marcelle Owens.

Several years after the passing of his first wife, Edward married Annie Faye Gassaway, with whom he shared more than 20 years of marriage. She preceded him in death. He is survived by her children, Tim Gassaway, Janice Balton, and Kelvin Gassaway, all of whom he loved as his own.

Edward was a devoted member of Greater Mount Olive Baptist Church of Amarillo, Texas. He worked as the shipping and receiving manager for Gunn Brothers Stamp Store for over 25 years and also operated his own janitorial and landscaping businesses.

Known affectionately as “Uncle Ed,” he was a husband, father, coach, and friend—a man who loved people. His warm smile and witty words could touch a heart and leave a lasting impression. He was devoted to his family and led by example.

Those left to cherish his memories are his Children, Lucretia Owens, Rodney Owens (Kathleen); Stepchildren, Tim Gassaway, Janice Balton, Kelvin Gassaway, Grandchildren, Gayla Owens, Danyeal Owens, Shanteal Owens, Michael Hopkins, Rian Owens, Great-grandchildren, Aubrey Owens, Mykah Owens Smith, Niya Owens, Keylen Allen, Jordan Gould Owens, Amari Owens; Great-great-grandchild, Iverson Edward Owens, Jamichael Owens Hodge. As well as his Siblings, Gertie Young, Margaret Nunley, Bobby Moten, Eva Bruner; and many extended family.

A Life Well Lived

Edward’s life was a testament to love, service, and faith, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him.

Please join us in celebrating a near century of life with fond memories of Edward or condolences to the family below.