Jody Ray Owens

Jody Ray Owens, 55, Salina, KS passed away unexpectedly at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 28, 2022. Jody was born May 23,1967 in Tulsa, OK.  He was adopted at an early age, along with his two siblings, by Leon and Betty Owens.

Jody spent his early years in Washington state and then his family moved to Blythe, California.  Jody graduated from Palo Verde High School in the Class of 1985.  Jody attended a local college in Blythe for one year and then entered the workforce.

After his college stint, Jody lived in numerous states along the west coast and in the Midwest.  Jody was very skilled in a lot of areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, construction and was a very good salesman. Jody truly loved people of all ages.  He did not know a stranger, and this made him a good Salesman.  His most recent position was as a Flooring Specialist at Lowe’s Home Improvement, Salina.  He left his position in 2010 when his health issues prevented him from continuing in the workforce. 

Jody fathered two children and was very proud of them.  Joshua was born in 1992 and Wesley was born in 2003. 

Jody met his current wife, Angela Allison in 2004.  Jody married Angela on July 31, 2005 at the Wesleyan church in Junction City where they made their home.  In 2006, Jody took his position at Lowe’s so they moved to Salina as Angela had been employed at CAPS in Salina since 2001.  Shortly after the move to Salina, Wesley came to live with Jody and Angela. 

Jody was a family man and passionate about fishing, hunting, the outdoors and animals.  Recently, Jody acquired a small travel trailer camper which he dearly loved to take camping to his favorite fishing spots.  During COVID, Wesley and Jody went seeking a dog.  Auggie was adopted from the Salina Animal Shelter and was a loyal companion for Jody.  Auggie is part of the family and inseparable from Jody.  Jody was most happy camping, fishing and spending time with his family.  Also, he really enjoyed sharing his passions with others, young and old in hopes that they would fall in love with the sport as well.    

Jody was preceded in death by his father, Leon Owens; his mother, Betty Owens; his maternal grandmother; his sister, Marika and brother, Thomas; two nephews, Lakota and Chard; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Duane and Marcene Allison; and many other relatives on Angela’s side of the family that knew and loved Jody. 

He is survived by his wife, Angela; and son, Wesley of the home; son, Josh and wife Crystal; grandson, Peyton; and granddaughter, Elizabeth of Cabot, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Sandra (Allison) Patton, and brother-in-law, David Allison, both of Junction City, KS. Additionally, Jody is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins that were very special to Jody.

Abiding by Jody’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will not be a funeral.  A private family graveside service will take place at a future date.  Memorials can be made to the Salina Animal Shelter or Child Advocacy and Parenting Services (CAPS), Salina, KS.    

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