Jesse Owens, 1958-2018

Jesse Owens of Sherman, Texas passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Plano Medical Center in Plano, Texas. Jesse was born August 6, 1958, in Van Alstyne, Texas to Jesse L. Owen and Velma Marie Murphy Owen.

Jesse was a professional truck driver for many years. He enjoyed seeing all of the beauty of the U.S. and talked about it often. He loved fishing, playing pool, Foosball and spending time with family and friends. He was always willing to help others. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by brothers, Jerry Owen, Danny Owen, Rick Owens and wife Nelda, Robert Owen and wife Wanda. Sisters, Karen Spence and husband Bill, Marilyn Vest and husband Steve. Numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Proceeded in death by parents, sister: Sharon Walker, brother: David Owens, brother: Ronnie Owen and nephew Tony Owens

Services will be held at 5 pm Friday, March 9, 2018, at Scoggins Funeral Home Chapel. Rick Owens and Dave Eenigenburg will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 8, 2018, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Scoggins Funeral Home and Crematory.