Jerry Edward Owens, 79

Graveside services for Jerry Edward Owens, 79, of Springfield, were held Dec. 28, 2023, in Center Point Cemetery in Gainesville. 

Jerry died Dec. 22, 2023. He was born Feb. 26, 1944, in Gainesville, to Donnie (Breeding) and Fred Owens.

He attended Rosedale High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Jerry then went on to attend college at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. He earned a degree in bakery science and management and worked for The Earth Grains Company for 27 years. Jerry and his wife Sandra owned and operated Accent Rental Properties for 36 years in Springfield.

Jerry married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sandra Carter, Aug. 24, 1963. They were married for 60 years and 4 months. They have two daughters, Jennifer Keel and Jane Owens.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, working at the bakery, managing the rental properties and relaxing at home while watching old westerns on TV. Jerry will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His passing leaves a very large hole in his family.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Sandra Owens; two daughters, Jennifer Keel and Jane Owens; grandchildren, Tim and Hailey Schatz, Jeremy Keel and Makenzie Keel, as well as many more family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, father, two brothers, three nephews, and many other extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Center Point Cemetery in care of Century Bank of the Ozarks in Gainesville.

Arrangements under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Springfield.