Harold Thomas Owens

Harold Thomas Owens, 77 of Dumas, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Funeral Services are scheduled for 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Sam White, pastor of North Plains Christian Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Morrison Funeral Directors. Harold was born on July 31, 1938 in Tulia, TX to Wayne and Kathryne (Smith) Owens. The family moved to Dumas in 1944 where Harold attended school and was a member of the Dumas Class of 1958. He was united in marriage to Christine Fesler on March 20, 1987 in Dumas; she preceded him in death. Harold honorably served his country in the USMC and had worked at Diamond Shamrock for over 36 years until his retirement. He was a deacon and a member of North Plains Christian Church. In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Richard, Dale, and Donald Owens; a sister: Linda Thompson. Harold is survived by his daughters: Gerrie Taylor and husband Steve of Dumas, Terri Owens of Dayton, KY; stepdaughters: Pam Farni and husband Danny, Vickie Holt and husband Gary all of Dumas, Sharlet Muskrat and husband Terry of Porum, OK; stepson: Rowdy Rhoades and wife Cindy of Dumas; three sisters: Peggy Hoefling and husband Glenn, Joy Wilson and husband Gary, all of Dumas, Barbara Roberts of Louisburg, KS; 10 grandchildren: and 18 great-grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to North Plains Christian Church Building Fund, PO Box 742, Dumas, TX 79029