Donald W. Owens

[Tom Pinnick]

Donald W. Owens, 71, Williams, IN died March 24, 2012 at his residence. Day and Carater Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

(I will post his obituary when it is available)

[Tom Pinnick]

Donald W. Owens
October 15, 1940 - March 24, 2012

Williams – Donald W. Owens, 71, of Williams, died at 10:10 am on Saturday, March 24 2012 at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital.

Born October 15, 1940 in Williams, he was the son of Ralph and MaryBelle (Gee) Owens. He married LulaBelle Baker on November 25, 1959 and she survives. Donald was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He began working for [the] Monon [Railroad] in 1963 and retired 40 years later as an engineer for CSX Railroad. Donald was a member of the Mount Olive Church of [not allowed]. He enjoyed photography, playing guitar, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, LulaBelle of Williams; four children, Kelli Brady and husband Clark of Plainfield, Sherri Martin and husband Michael of Plainfield, Donald Wayne Owens of Solsberry, and Stephanie Anderson and husband Robby of Bedford; six grandchildren, Audrey Brady, Anna Martin, Joshua Martin, Nicholas Brady, Caleb Martin, and Jordan Owens; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Hovis.

Funeral Information
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Thursday, March 29th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day &Carter Mortuary with Eddie Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Williams Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 28th and 10:00 am until the time of service on Thursday, March 29th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

[A seniority list form 1975 shows his hire in date as 5-22-62.]

Information in brackets provided by myself.

[Ron Marquardt]

Well, another good one gone.  Donnie Owens was a good man and a first class railroader.  I was blessed to have known and worked with him.  RIP old friend.  / Ron

Attached is a photo of Donnie working the New Albany yard job.  The men are, LtoR, Herman Payne, conductor, Zeke Elrod, switchman, Eddie Harrington, engineer, Donnie Owens, fireman, and Floyd Sherfield, switchman.

[Sharon Eberhard]

A message of condolence has been posted on the funeral home web site.  In addition, a sympathy card has been mailed to the widow.

In addition, I recently mailed birthday card to George Coles and an 60th anniversary card to Bob Howe and his wife.  Bob is a retired Monon conductor from the North End. 

[Mike Albert]

Sharon,

If you talk to Bob Howe, please pass on my congratulations on his anniversary and tell him I said hello.  I haven't talked to him in 20 years and hope he is doing well.

Mike Albert