Danny Lee Owens departed this world on February 26, 2026 at the VA hospital in Little Rock, AR. He entered this world on January 28, 1955, along with his twin sister Annie Owens Tucker, in Lepanto, AR. Born to Willie B. Owens and Katherine Hall Owens of Lepanto, AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters Mary Hendrix and Margie Bromley, 1 brother-in-law Donnie Bromley, and 1 sister-in-law Dot Brooks.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Melinda Hammond Owens of Warren, AR. His 2 Daughters Donna Owens Bratton (Jimmy) of Banks, AR and Danya Faye Owens of Warren, AR. Two grandsons Draven Kayne Owens of Banks, AR and Jackson (Jack) Danyl Bratton of Banks, AR and One granddaughter Emileigh Faye Owens of Warren, AR.
He is also survived by his twin sister Annie Owens Tucker (Henry) of Lepanto, AR, brother-in-law Carl Hendrix of Lepanto, AR, and brother-in-law Dennis Brooks of Smithville, AR. 4 sisters-in-law (the Hammond girls) Shelia, Susie, Pennye, Jackie, and 2 brothers-in-law Marty Ward and Bud Hammond. He was survived by 9 nieces, 11 nephews and way too many great nephews and great nieces to list.
If you knew anything at all about Danny, he loved football, hot rods (Mustangs), his Chihuahua Joey, his family and friends but most of all his grandkids were his world.
Danny Lee Owens joined the United States Air Force in March of 1976 and was honorably discharged in April of 1992, retaining the rank of a Staff Sergeant. His greatest tour was when he went to Galena, Alaska and he always wanted to go back. After his career in the Air Force, he went on to be a truck driver until he got sick in 2002.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I played football with Danny in high school. We had a great time. Even though I haven’t seen him since I graduated in 1972 I have fond memories of him. He was a great guy. May he rest in peace.
Danny was one of my favorite cousins. I remember when he and Melinda would let me tag along when they would go skating. He was always such a great family person and husband. He will truly be missed. I’m praying for his family 🙏🙏🙏
If I remember rite Danny met my dad in Florida when we were stationed there. From that time on our families were stationed together in a total of 3 states. He was a wonderful man. I have lots of good memories with his family and my family together. He will truly be missed.
My heartfelt condolences to Melinda and her family. Danny will be remembered as a soft spoken guy with the strength of an ox. Tough on the football field! He was among the Super Seven! Rest In Peace Danny
Dean and I remember Danny as the soft spoken guy with the strength of an ox, He was known as one of the Super Seven on the Lepanto Hogh Svhool football team! Sending our love and prayers to Melinda and family
That is a very nice picture of Danny I know his family will miss him very much with love and prayers , Annette
We are so Sorry to hear about your brother, “Annie”. I remember Mary & Margie and their husbands, but I don’t remember the rest. May God be with you all during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do, just reach out to us. Love You, Bruce&Margie
I’m so saddened to hear this. He was always such a nice guy. He seemed like a gentle giant when he was in high school. The Angels are rejoicing right now. Rest easy .
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