Nathan Owens
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Nathan Owens, 87, of Lubbock and formerly of Hale Center, was healed and left this world to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, February 4, 2022, in Lubbock. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 7, 2022, at the First Baptist Church, in Hale Center, with Dr. Gene Meacham and Pastor Tom Heath officiating. Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Hale Center.
Nathan was born in Plainview, Texas, on May 7, 1934, to Ludy and Charlie Owens. After graduating from Hale Center High School in 1952, he joined the United States Army. Upon his discharge from the Army, he came home to marry his sweetheart, Betty Jo Uptergrove. They married on October 28, 1961, and he adored her for over 60 years. Nathan worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 36 years. He loved his family fiercely and always made sure they knew that he loved them "more". He attended every activity that his kids and grandkids participated in and was their biggest fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ludy Owens and a nephew.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Owens of Lubbock, a son, Billy Smith of Burnet, three daughters, Diana Mandrell and her husband Larry of Troup, Stacy Jackson and husband Jon of San Antonio, and Shelly Johnson and husband Troy of Lubbock, and one sister, Charlene Ledbetter of Brownfield. He was blessed with seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church PO Box 396 Hale Center, Texas 79041.