Funeral services for Dave Owens

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 19 Mar 2012 4:29 pm

Dave Owens lost his battle last night. We're going to miss him greatly. For those of you in the area the family has decided to have a service in Branson on Friday at 1 oclock at the God and Country Theater. Dave worked there with Wade Benson Landry. His burial will be Saturday in Northern Missouri.

Jerry Foster · Post by **Jerry Foster** » 19 Mar 2012 5:58 pm

That is very sad to hear. our prayers go out to the family & friends. God Bless. Jerry & Dee Foster

JERRY THURMOND · Post by **JERRY THURMOND** » 19 Mar 2012 7:40 pm

Dave was a great guy an musican, he was a big friend of the steel guitar. We will miss him a lot.

Jerry

Chuck Cusimano · Post by **Chuck Cusimano** » 19 Mar 2012 9:04 pm

Rest In Peace Dave. Your beautiful, deep, rich voice and your great Bass playing will be missed as well as you big heart!!

My prayers and Condolances to his Family and many friends and fans.

Al Miller · Post by **Al Miller** » 20 Mar 2012 5:38 am

Thanks Scotty for posting. I know you and Brother Dave were pretty Close. He was a one of a kind fella. his humor , Musical abilty, and from the heart talent will be missed by many but Never forgotten, He was a blessing to lisa and me with all he brought to the ALWAYS...Patsy Cline Show in Branson. A true professional!. We love you Brother Dave! Rest Easy now old friend..
Boo Miller
Lisa Layne

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 20 Mar 2012 5:57 am

You'r right Boo he was a great friend to all of us that knew him. I got to thinking about how many great opportunities he gave me... Because of Dave I became friends with Leona and Ferlin and had a special day with them in my house. We did a lot of recording together and that was good... Playing a gig is one thing but creating music is the hoot and Dave taught me a lot about the "Nash sound". I went to Nashville with him and had a memorable night on Broadway. So many other things too numerous to mention....I got a lot of memories to last me til we hook up again.... Guess that's what it's all about enjoying your friends and making great memories....I know you and Lisa have some too and that's cool!!!!!!
See ya down the road....

Leslie Elliott · Post by **Leslie Elliott** » 20 Mar 2012 6:48 am

Boo and Scotty - you both have said it well. Dave was our musical friend and our personal friend. He and Ron worked together traveling the road with Charlie Louvin and playing the Opry. Then they became band members in the Davidson County Sheriff's Posse Band.We also enjoyed getting together and just visiting or having dinner together somewhere. When he moved to Missouri we really missed him, but whenever he came back to Nashville we always tried to hookup and enjoy each other's company some more. He was definitely a pleasure to know and be friends with and will be missed by many. May he rest in peace - and we will see you later ole friend.
Leslie and Ron

Henry Matthews · Post by **Henry Matthews** » 20 Mar 2012 8:37 am

So sorry to hear about Dave. Had him down on our show a while back and he was a gentleman and a very talented musician. A great loss to us all. Rest in Peace Dave---Henry

Jerry Lee Newberry · Post by **Jerry Lee Newberry** » 20 Mar 2012 3:36 pm

So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Family.

Donna

Bobby DeMoss · Post by **Bobby DeMoss** » 20 Mar 2012 3:58 pm

This news makes me very sad indeed.
Dave and his father was friends of my family for many many years. I remember Dave used to come out to the 95 Club and sit in and we all had a great time.

As long as I ever knew him he always was a fantastic entertainer and he will be missed.

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 20 Mar 2012 9:42 pm

I got to know Dave quite well when we were together on Wade's
show two years ago, playing, travelling, rooming together with him.
What a great talent and swell guy Dave was to work with.
Scotty, I know you were so close to Dave, I'm so sorry
you've lost such a dear friend.
May God keep Daves soul and
provide some peace for you, and
for Gay and all their family.
~Russ

Ransom Beers · Post by **Ransom Beers** » 21 Mar 2012 2:25 am

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Owens but have heard a lot about him from various musicians in Mo. I am acquainted with.My condolences go out to the family of Mr.Owens.I know what it means to lose a loved one.

~Nick Beers~

Kenny Burford · Post by **Kenny Burford** » 21 Mar 2012 9:48 am

Scotty, thanks.

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 21 Mar 2012 5:22 pm

A GREAT singer and musician. God rest his soul. My prayers for Dave's family.

Scott Henderson · Post by **Scott Henderson** » 22 Mar 2012 8:34 pm

The family has asked for live music to be played so we get the opportunity to pick for Dave one last time.... Visitation starts at 1 and the service will be at 2. Brother Carl Butler will be officiating the service. Should be a good day of remembering our friend....

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 23 Mar 2012 3:43 am

My condolences to Dave's family.
I got to work with Dave only once, at the Middle Creek Opry House when they had hosted the Heartland Steel guitar show one year.
Dave was a great singer and bass player as well, may God rest his soul.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 23 Mar 2012 2:14 pm

I am sorry to hear about Dave.

Like the others have said he was a Great Singer, Bass Player and a Great Guy!

Terry Wood

Tony Smith · Post by **Tony Smith** » 25 Mar 2012 8:18 am

I met Dave in the mid 90s and he was the best bass player and singer I have ever worked with in my 50 years in this business. Dave and I were band members for 3 years, the greatest musical experience of my whole life. First night I worked in the band I had brought a music stand to hold some words. After the first set, Dave walked over to me and with his deep, authoritive, resonant voice, said to me, "We don't read songs in this band". Working with Dave was an education. Now, that he is gone, the rest of us so-called singers can step up one notch.

Wesley Medlen · Post by **Wesley Medlen** » 25 Mar 2012 11:14 am

As Fred mentioned I only met him once when he played on my set 2 yrs. ago great musician God Bless rll his friends and family. Wes

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 25 Mar 2012 7:55 pm

Dave is on the right. Can someone
tell who the other two guys are?

Mike Gross · Post by **Mike Gross** » 26 Mar 2012 3:11 am

What a major loss! Dave's vocals on the fantastic Jazzabillies material are some of the best vocals ever done. May he rest in peace!

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