{"id":97228,"date":"2025-12-30T12:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T17:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97228"},"modified":"2025-12-30T12:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T17:04:47","slug":"david-phillip-owens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=97228","title":{"rendered":"David Phillip Owens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"339\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail_1-3-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail_1-3-1.webp 339w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Thumbnail_1-3-1-231x300.webp 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Phillip Owens left his earthly family to be with his heavenly family on Monday, December 29, 2025. &nbsp;He was a 1971 graduate of Delta High School in Muncie and a 1995 graduate of Ball State University in Muncie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David enjoyed hiking, going to the beach, metal detecting, and taking his children and grandchildren fishing. &nbsp;He retired as an educational assistant from Eastbrook Middle School in 2014. &nbsp;He also served on the board of directors at Country Lake Estates. &nbsp;Additionally, he was a volunteer in New York after the attack on the Twin Towers and was a Master Mason. &nbsp;He was a fan of motor racing, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the Chicago Cubs. &nbsp;He attended Eastview Church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include his wife, Teresa Y. Owens of Marion, IN; sons, John David Owens of Mebane, NC, and Christopher Ross of Marion, IN; daughter, Natachia (Jon) Souders of Cleveland, TN; grandson, Trey (Addy) Newton-Gossett; granddaughters, Charisma (Nathan) Winters, Braylee Souders, and Brynnlee Souders; great-granddaughters, Olivianah Newton-Gossett and Isla Mae Newton-Gossett; brother, Rev. Clifford R. (Ruth) Owens of MI; sister, Sharron D. (Ron) VanNatter of Muncie, IN; sister-in-law, Sheryl Landis of Marion, IN; mother-in-law, Ruth Landis; and many nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by father, Joseph &#8220;Wayne&#8221; Owens; mother, Evelyn &#8220;Maxine&#8221; Owens; brother, Larry (Judy) Owens; brother-in-law, Tim Landis; and father-in-law, Rev. E.D. Landis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate David&#8217;s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Mark Atkinson officiating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of David P. 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