Jesse Owens Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jesse Owens (Karnack, Texas), born in Good Springs, Texas, who passed away on July 30, 2019, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jesse Owens to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Tallie Leonardos; his parents, Gipson Owens and Vera Owens; his daughter-in-law Melody Medders; and his brothers, Billy Owens, Bobby Owens and John Owens.
He is survived by: his children, Scott Garcia (Lucy), Michael Garcia and April Matthews (Keith); and his sisters, Bettie Hughes (Jack) and Sarah Plunkett (Bill). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
