Bruce Wayne Owens, 67, of Waldron, Arkansas, was called to his Heavenly home on November 6, 2025. Bruce was born on September 7, 1958, in Waldron, Arkansas, to Willie “Shorty” Owens and Leota Jean (Cheesman) Owens.
Bruce was a lifelong resident of Waldron and a proud graduate of Waldron High School, where he played football and developed his lifelong love for the game. He was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church, where he found strength and fellowship throughout his life.
In his younger years, Bruce married the love of his life, Connie (Tucker) Owens, and together they shared 48 wonderful years of marriage. They grew up side by side, building a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, and family. Bruce was a devoted husband, father, and “Papa,” whose greatest joy was spending time with those he loved most.
Bruce worked for many years at Magnetics in Booneville until its closing. Always determined and hardworking, he later attended Arkansas Tech University-Ozark, earning his associate’s degree in Auto Mechanics. He went on to work for the Arkansas Highway Transportation Department, where he made many lifelong friends before retiring.
Bruce had a love for the outdoors and could often be found hunting, fishing, riding his four-wheeler, or practicing with his bow-a skill in which he took great pride. In his later years, he enjoyed the quiet comfort of watching old Westerns and reminiscing about good times shared with family and friends.
Bruce’s life was one marked by love, faith, friendship, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys of life. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Bruce is survived by his beloved wife, Connie Owens; daughters Amber Owens and Megan Mueller and husband Michael; and his cherished grandchildren, Audree Bowman, Owen Mueller, and Katie Mueller. He also leaves behind his mother-in-law Janis McGaugh; siblings Gwynda Walker (Mike), Brenda Hartness, Steve Owens (Nancy), and Brian Owens (Cassie); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members whom he loved dearly.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents Shorty and Leota Owens and brother Russell.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 12:00 noon, with Bro. Larry Free officiating. Interment will follow in Birdsview Cemetery.
Bruce’s pallbearers will be Michael Mueller, Steve Owens, Brian Owens, Justin Keener, Cole Tucker and Chris Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be Owen Mueller and Arkansas Highway and Transportation Dept friends.
Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
The family would like to extend a heart felt Thank You to the nurses and staff at Dalton’s Place for treating him like family with such heartfelt care and compassion.
