Robert Lee "Bob" Owens

Funeral services for Robert Lee “Bob” Owens, of Tulsa, were held Monday, July 30, 2012 at Johnson Funeral Chapel in Sperry, OK. Chaplain Stan Cearley officiated and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK.

Robert was born February 23, 1936 in Stillwell, OK to George Owens and Ollie Mae (Sanders) Madison. He passed away July 27, 2012 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 76.

Bob was retired from Tulsa’s Parts Warehouse, Inc. after many years as a Warehouse Manager. He was a Specialist Class 4 in the United States Army stationed in Iceland from 1955-1958. After serving his country he received a degree in Accounting. Bob was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation and was very active in the American Legion serving as Finance Officer and Chef de Gare.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Vivian (Fetterhoff) Owens; stepsons, Eric Edwards of Tulsa, Donn Edwards, and Gary Hicks of Oklahoma City; sister, Rosie Levi of Owasso; brother Donald Owens of TX; several nieces and nephews; his beloved dog, Mr. Eb; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Owens; mother, Ollie Madison; and brothers, Jack Owens and J.B. Walls.