Dallas Green Owens, 88, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Born on September 3, 1934 in Russell Springs, he was a son of the late Milford and Lucy Cook Owens.
Dallas had a passion for farming, and it was seen throughout his life’s work, whether in the field or tinkering with his tractors. Known to never meet a stranger, he loved wrestling, NASCAR, NFL football and western movies. He enjoyed golfing and traveling with his grandson as he dj’ed music. Dallas also loved his dog, Kane.
SURVIVORS:
1 stepdaughter: Louise Turner of Russell Springs
1 brother: Calvin (Regina) Owens of Russell Springs
3 sisters: Fern Ritchie of North Vernon, Indiana, Molly Bolin and Fredia Owens of Columbus, Indiana
4 grandchildren that he raised: Loretta (Don) McClure of Campbellsville, James (Jamie) Noel, Jr. of North Vernon, Indiana, Jason (Erica) Noel of North Vernon, Indiana, and Sara “Nikki” (Jason) Hall of Bowling Green
4 grandchildren: Rachel Turner of Texas, Coy Turner, II of Scottsville, Indiana, Justin Turner of Jamestown, and Colt Wilson of Russell Springs
8 great-grandchildren: Alison (and Ethen) Spencer of Campbellsville, Jade (and Zach) McClure of Nashville, Tennessee, Devin Noel of Arizona, Jordan Noel of Arizona, Celeste Noel of North Vernon, Indiana, Dereck Noel of North Vernon, Indiana, Dylan Noel of North Vernon, Indiana and Ethan Wilson of Russell Springs
2 great-great-grandchildren: Griffin Green Spencer and Lexi Rae Spencer
A host of nieces & nephews
In addition to his parents, Dallas was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Fern Coffey Owens on March 29, 2013; one son, Alan Owens; one daughter, Mary Martha Owens Noel; one stepson, William Coffey; 2 brothers: Elvis Owens and Kenneth Owens; 3 sisters: Frances Shepherd, Flonnie Short, and Flossie Knight; and one granddaughter, Destiny Turner.
Funeral Service: Monday, December 19, 2022 at 12:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating
Burial: Owens Family Cemetery on Damron Creek Road
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Monday at Bernard Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: James Noel, Dereck Noel, Dylan Noel, Ethen Spencer, Robert Knight, Tony Ritchie, Jason Hall, and Don McClure
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
