Bill was a good man, extraordinary at times but mostly he was a Texas Boy at heart. His integrity showed in his career and in his relationships in the Navy, School, Co-workers, Neighbors and a multitude of friends. Like his dad he kept up with his friends touching base often. After high school bill joined the navy; he served four years from 1965- 1969 on the aircraft carrier USS Benington "Big Ben" He served as a Data Technician this was important because he had air conditioning it gets hot in Vietnam, he did three tours out of Long Beach.

Like Texas Bill could be big and loud but never arrogant, through his work with the IRS he had friends worldwide. He taught expert witness school and many Dallas judges knew him by name. Bill's preferred office attire was boots and jeans when he could get away with it .
Bill had many loves, always his hometown 4th of July, the Canadian Wildcats, we attended many games including 4 state championships. Another Big love was the PBR, many events many states and 18 years at the finials in Las Vegas. Next were the RV's four in all, best memories of so many places. Best RV trip Bill researched Houston's retreat, so off we went ending at San Jacinto.

But Bill's greatest love was Sandy. They met at WT in 1971 and fell in love, although it took him awhile to figure it out. Bill never proposed to Sandy, but informed her that the wedding would take place on April 21, 1973. She said yes, but lost a golden opportunity to have Bill on his knees.
Bill showed his love for Sandy in many ways but one of his favorites was to personally deliver roses that he picked out himself. He brought her roses for anniversaries, birthdays and just because he could.
Bill made sure Sandy knew it was the two of them together through the ups and downs of life by coining the phrase "It's A We Deal"

Everyone that knew Bill and Sandy as a couple could see the love they showed by the way he lit up when she came into the room, and by the way she cared for him throughout their lives together.
The past six years were precious and bittersweet for both of them. Bill never lost his smile when he saw his beautiful bride come into the room, and Sandy never lost the desire to care for Bill in the home they built together. The everlasting love and commitment between them has been and will continue to be an inspiration to all who know them.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; Red and Frances Owens, brother; Trent and sister; Eleanor.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Sandra (Sandy) Owens, sisters; Susan Caudle of Canadian, Texas and Jan Hicks and (JD) of Fincastle, Texas, Nephews; Jay Cullender and (Doka) of Austin, Texas, Blane Hefley of Cooper, Texas and Logans Hicks and Topher Moore of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.