Roger D. Owens left the arms of his loving wife Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, and into the welcoming arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ due to agent orange exposure causing multiple myeloma cancer.

A celebration of life was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Avenue, Fort Worth. Interment was at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at DFW National Cemetery. Visitation was held at 9 a.m. prior to the celebration of life.

If desired and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wounded Warrior Project or American Cancer Society.

Born in Ardmore, Oklahoma June 26, 1946, to Willis H. and Lucille Green Owens, Roger was a master mechanic specializing in diesel engines and loved restoring Tri-Five Chevrolets, his favorite being the ‘55, and doing beautiful work.

During his teenage years, he towed his ‘55 Chevy every weekend to the Forest Hill drag strip, winning many times. But he had to give up his love of racing when he was drafted into the Army. He proudly served in Vietnam in 1967-68 and was caught up in the Tet Offensive at the end January 1968, two months before his tour was to end. He said “Of all the hell we went through over there, Tet Offensive was by far the worst.”

He met and married the love of his life Leah, residing in Azle for over 40 years. They both loved working on old cars, showing his restoration work at car shows and winning numerous trophies, going to swap meets and selling at swap meets, “junkin,’” road trips, camping, Laying of the Wreaths at D-FW National Cemetery and watching old westerns, his favorite being “Gunsmoke.”

Special thanks to Texas Oncology on Henderson Street, Heart to Heart Hospice, Visiting Angels, Granbury and First United Methodist Church Fort Worth for their love, care and support.

In addition to his loving wife Leah, Roger is survived by seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; nephew, David Owens (Donna); nieces, Shannon and Danna Owens; cousins and countless friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Shelley and Sharyn Owens; and brother, Danny Owens of Granbury.