Chris Owens was called to his heavenly home on April 14, 2024. He was born to proud parents Kenneth and Linda Owens on October 21, 1962. Chris was a popular, outstanding athlete and graduate of Holt County R-II. He was a starter on the undefeated State Champion basketball team in 1981. He won many awards in basketball, track and football.
At age twenty Chris was rendered a quadriplegic as a result of a vehicle accident. His unbelievable acceptance of his handicap made him an inspiration to others. He continued with adaptations to do many of his favorite activities. Chris received his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Missouri Western State University and was employed with Heartland, now Mosaic, for 28 years retiring in May 2020.
Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alex and Leona Owens, maternal grandparents Elbert and Abigail Ingram, Grandad “Doc” Heine, fiancée Beverly Coburn, Uncle John Ingram, Aunt Beverly Diggs, cousins Shane Diggs and Cory Ingram.
Survivors include parents, special daughters, Kristina (Vince), Ashley (Austin), granddaughters Josie, Eloise, Maxie and Macie, brother Kevin (Joni), sister Kena Gail (Kirby), nephews Trevor (Haliey), Parker (Kassidy), Kyler, nieces Kristi (Justin), Alexandria (Bryan), Chasyn (Brett), Taylor (Joe), great niece Abigail, great nephew Colter, Aunts Gloria, Karen and Debbie, Uncle Butch, extended family members and numerous friends.
Services will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11 a.m. at River of Hope Fellowship. Family will greet guests one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers family requests memorials be directed to River of Hope Fellowship Church. Chris was an avid KC Chiefs fan and the family would love for those attending the service to be dressed in jeans and Chiefs attire.
Chris was a strong believer in the Lord and knew his strength and courage came from Him.
Chris was once asked what he would do first if his body was fully restored and no longer paralyzed. His reply, “That’s easy, I would run until I dropped!”
CHRIS, RUN TO JESUS AND LIVE!!
