Bro. Donald Owens

Messages for the Family

1. Anne Donnell says:

   October 10, 2022 at 5:30 pm

   Brother Owens was a good friend to us; I remember him fondly and believe him to be a great man of the faith.
   • Angie & Doug says:

     October 10, 2022 at 9:44 pm

     I loved Bro Owen’s. He did my wedding. I thought of him like a dad.
2. Debbie Robertson says:

   October 10, 2022 at 8:06 pm

   Sorry for your loss. Bro. Owens was always good to Charles and my self.
   • Earnie says:

     October 10, 2022 at 10:20 pm

     The man was born to preach,
     No telling how many lives he changed
     • Sharon Kelley says:

       October 11, 2022 at 11:24 pm

       Cannot imagine our loving church Dry Creek Baptist being without him. Such a beautiful person who loved so deeply and demonstrated that to everyone he met.
3. Teresa vanatta says:

   October 10, 2022 at 8:34 pm

   Such a good man , my daddy was Ken Morgan who thought the world of bro. Owens . I never saw him after my dad passed that he didn’t tell me that my dad was the best friend he ever had . Bless this family
4. Lee Farmer DeLozier says:

   October 10, 2022 at 8:57 pm

   Bro. Owens was the pastor I grew up with since going to Immanuel all my life until I married at 19 yrs old. My mother Maxine and brother George continued at Immanuel until they died. He baptized me, Dee and Debbie! Thoughts and prayers for the family. RIP!
5. Angela O’Connell says:

   October 10, 2022 at 8:59 pm

   Bro Owens was a great paster person friend to all us we only knew him 9 years but blessed us tremendously u will b missed praying for everyone love the O’Connells
6. Marilyn Henry Goodhue says:

   October 10, 2022 at 10:31 pm

   What a life Brother Owens has lived, and what lives he has changed though his many years of ministry! I so appreciated his messages from the pulpit, his friendship and concern for my family and me, the time he came to stay with me during testing in the hospital, and most especially when he baptized me in the river! All wonderful memories and blessings! Many prayers for his precious family during this difficult time! May God bless you all richly!
7. Donnie and Lynn Winfree says:

   October 10, 2022 at 10:57 pm

   Bro. Owens came to the hospital in Nashville when my son was born on his first day to be Pastor of Immanuel. I was his first visit and he was my first visitor. He has never stopped ministering to all people.. didn’t matter if you were a member of our church or not. He has faithfully carried out the Great Commission and ministering to everyone. The world was a better place because of him. He will be greatly missed.
8. June Ross Lloyd says:

   October 10, 2022 at 11:00 pm

   Joel and Erin, David and Mary and all ot family please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember him well at your wedding Joel and Erin. I know he will be missed by many!
   • Anita Flatt says:

     October 12, 2022 at 2:26 am

     Our family, especially my father, Chester Sorrells , loved Brother and Mrs. Owens. He will be missed so much. But it’s good to know he’s in Heaven with my Mom and Dad. Our sympathies go to all the Owens family.
9. Joshua S. says:

   October 10, 2022 at 11:36 pm

   Bro. Owens was a good man, and a good preacher. He preached at my grandfather’s funeral , and my grandmas funeral in 2016. He has helped my family in so many ways over the years. You will be Bro. Owens!!!
10. Barry says:

    October 11, 2022 at 12:43 am

    I came down my street today n Terry told me, I’ve lived on the same street as he did for 30 yrs. Brother owens was my friend. He was a good man, he sure will be missed . I already miss the talks we had on his back porch. Prays to the family . He spread the word of God up till his time come God bless him
11. Christina Roehner says:

    October 11, 2022 at 1:29 am

    Brother Owens was a blessing to our family. We loved him so much . He will surely be missed
12. Melba Jobe says:

    October 11, 2022 at 2:02 am

    10/10/2022@9:01 PM; Extending Sincere Condolences, Prayers ( The Book Of Psalm ), & Godly Love to the Family.
13. Randy & Linda Tramel says:

    October 11, 2022 at 2:56 am

    Bro. Owens was a kind and wonderful man to everyone, and a devoted Christian. He was the Pastor at Dad’s & Mom’s funeral, and was the best speaker i’ve ever heard. He’s been a friend of the family for many years. He will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
14. Jackie Perner Malone says:

    October 11, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    What a wonderful salvation preacher and pastor to so many. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to his family during this difficult time.
15. Rita Morgan Misenhelter says:

    October 11, 2022 at 9:22 pm

    I was 5 years old when Bro Owens came to Immanuel. He was truly a different kind of pastor with home visits and hospital visits. I still remember him coming over for a Christmas lunch. My grandmother had made her special boiled custard for dessert . She would never tell him the “secret” ingredient that made it taste so good. Special memories even as a child I’ll always have. I felt he rated in my book right up with Billy Graham. We’ll miss him but know will meet in glory one day.
16. Rita Misenhelter says:

    October 11, 2022 at 9:24 pm

    I was 5 years old when Bro Owens came to Immanuel. He was truly a different kind of pastor with home visits and hospital visits. I still remember him coming over for a Christmas lunch. My grandmother had made her special boiled custard for dessert . She would never tell him the “secret” ingredient that made it taste so good. Special memories even as a child I’ll always have. I felt he rated in my book right up with Billy Graham. We’ll miss him but know will meet in glory one day.
17. Wynette Driver Ballard says:

    October 11, 2022 at 10:03 pm

    My family were farmers. When my Dad hurt his leg during one of the biggest snow storms I remember, Bro. Owens trudged through it and came to help my mother milk the cows. I will never forget him for doing that. He would do whatever was needed for his congregation. What a blessing he was! Well done, good and faithful servant!
18. Betty neely says:

    October 11, 2022 at 10:29 pm

    Words can’t explain what Bros Owens meant to my family. He baptized all of us. He was a friend you could always count on in times of need. When he would call, we would tell him all we needed was to hear his voice. I will miss his voice and so glad he was here to preach Steve Neely funeral. I know they are together in their heavenly home. I will miss you.
19. Joshua Owen says:

    October 12, 2022 at 1:04 am

    Such a wonderful man always enjoyed listening to him preach at dry creek we could only been going there for a few months. He will be dearly missed and moves by so many he was always kind to me and my family
20. Maggie Smith says:

    October 12, 2022 at 1:25 am

    He left Rutledge Falls Baptist Church to start Summitville First Baptist Church. My grandmother was a founding member. Years later I moved to Lebanon and he was my minister at Immanuel Baptist Church. My grandmother and a few other ladies visited me one Sunday. We sat in the mezzanine and they were thrilled when he saw them from the pulpit and welcomed them. It was a great reunion with Bro and Mrs. Owens and Ms. Sue and the Troublesome Two. Such a cherished memory!
21. Wanda Y. Stoner says:

    October 12, 2022 at 4:08 pm

    Bro. Donald Owens a fine Christian man. My grandfather Pete Davis loved him dearly and Bro. Owens loved him, he would pick him up and take him to Church and treat him just like he would anyone. His love was real for people. Prayers for his family, friends and church families. He was a precious man doing God’s work.
22. Tilford Elkins says:

    October 13, 2022 at 2:39 am

    Brother Owens was the poster child of Christianity. I know of no one more qualified to hear those beloved words, “Enter thou in, thou good and faithful servant, for thine is the Kingdom of Heaven”. Let us all strive to follow Brother Donald’s lead; let us us strive to bring souls to Christ, as commanded to do so. To David and Mary, and all the family, weep not, but rejoice with brother Donald.
23. Susan Hinton says:

    October 13, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    Bro Don (our cousin) was a great man. What a joy it was to know and hear him preach sermons straight from the anointing hand of God. I watched as he asked parents and grandparents and anyone who wanted to pray for children to come down to the altar and they did two Sundays ago. I watched two children come to the Lord. Oh, how he will be missed on this earth but oh, what a joy he is in heaven with all who have gone before him. He made a difference in this world. I’m happy for him because he is safe on the glory side. Until we meet again, there will be a place empty in our hearts that Bro Don could fill. What powerful sermons you preached because you never faltered from the message, “We have all sinned and come short of the Glory of God, and we must confess of our sins and trust in the Lord.” You practiced the words you preached. You walked the walk. Sincere sympathy sent to all the family. So sorry we are unable to attend as we are out of town. Forever in our hearts. We love you Bro Don Owen.
24. Kathy Crips says:

    October 13, 2022 at 8:38 pm

    brother Owen baptized me in dry creek he was a wonderful person being there for my family whenever you needed him, God called his loyal servant home, God bless all
25. Joe & Mia Cummings says:

    October 14, 2022 at 4:33 am

    Bro Owens has & will always be a mentor in our lives. We will miss him and his wisdom dearly. What a joyful life he led. Heaven is now erupting with great magnitude as he rejoins those who we all love that have gone before him. Condolences to the family and the world.
26. Sherry Klein says:

    October 14, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    I have known Bro. Owens for over 60 years and like so many others there are so many stories. Such a rock for me during my life. My Dad loved him dearly and he led my daughter to Christ on his back porch over 30 years ago. My heart is with all the family because his loss is so great, but heaven is rejoicing and is celebrating the arrival of a true servant. Angels are singing!♥️ Peace and much love to the entire family.