Leonard D. Owens
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Leonard D. Owens, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
He and his family were originally from Lincoln County, Kentucky. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and attended New Hope Pentecostal Church. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a big time fisherman and fox and rabbit hunter, and loved everyone of his grandbabies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Dovie Owens and brother, Sherman Owens.
Leonard is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Walls Owens; his children, Rebecca "Becky" McClease, Monty Lee Owens, Kathy Greenwell, Larry Owens, Kenny Owens, David Owens, Tammy Shouse, and Michelle, Shouse; his siblings, James Owens, Normie Brown, Wanda Allison, and Jean Hill; his 24 grandchidren; his 44 great grandchildren; and one great great grandbaby on his way.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Shannon Funeral Home. Visitation was 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.