JOE MCQUARY OWEN passed away peacefully at home
with his family into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and
Savior, on Sept. 2, 2018, with burial at Oakland
Memorial Cemetery in Terrell, TX. Joe worked in
accounting & industrial engineering at the Mesquite
plant.
Joe was born on May 25, 1940, in Olney, TX to James
& Stella Powell Owen who preceded him in death. Joe,
a beloved and devoted husband, father, & grandfather,
is survived by his wife, Gayle Owen, of Sunnyvale, TX,
who he married in Aug. of 1965. He is also survived
by his daughter, Kathy Owen Brown and husband, Chris,
of Sunnyvale, and his daughter, Julie Owen Noordsy of
Garland, TX, as well as by his two grandchildren,
Teague Noordsy and Sloan Noordsy. He was so proud of
his daughters and grandchildren who were the light
and joy of his life. He is also survived by a special
aunt, Winnie McMichael, & sister-in-law, Jan Richardson,
as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. Joe was preceded
in death by his son, Paul Curtis Owen, and his brothers:
Jim, Eddie and Burl Owen.
Joe graduated from Southern Methodist University with
a degree in accounting and business. He retired from
Lucent Technologies after 36 years where he received
recognition for implementation of several innovative
programs. Previously, Joe had worked as a licensed
funeral director and mortician in Terrell where he met
his wife.
Joe's faith in God and his family were the priorities
in his life. Joe was active in First Baptist Church
of Dallas and treasured his role as a Pastor's Prayer
Partner. Joe was an ordained deacon and he was on
multiple church committees throughout the years. Joe
loved music and was in the church choir for many years.
Most people remember Joe for his contagious smile and
sweet spirit.