Royce Wesley

Owens

Royce Wesley Owens, 85, of Dibble, died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home.  The son of Lee Roy Owens and Naomi (Smith) Owens, he was born January 18, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

After high school, Royce served in the United States Marine Corps and then served in the United States Army.  He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years until his retirement.  He was a member of the New Home Full Gospel Church in Dibble.  Royce married Loretta Faye (Reed) on November 24, 2003, in Dibble, Oklahoma.  In his younger years, Royce enjoyed riding horses and participating in team penning events at various rodeos.  He also raised mules and loved going on wagon rides.  He was a member of the 89ers Land Run Club, Cherokee Club, Territorial Club, and the Teamsters and Mule Gatherers Club.  Royce enjoyed working with his hands and spent countless hours tinkering and building things.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Loretta Owens; and three brothers, Howard Dean Owens, Bob A. Owens, and Gary Lynn Owens.

Royce is survived by his beloved dog and companion, Coco; six grandchildren, Nikki, Cindy, Shana, TC, Wesley, and David; numerous great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; one brother, Byron Owens; his stepchildren, Regina Vaughan and Tim Williams; several step-grandchildren and step great grandchildren; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard.  Burial will follow in the Dibble Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.