Obituary - Brent Ross Owens

OWENS, Brent Ross, 74, of Henrico, Va., passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Donna Blevins Owens; son, Brent “Ross” Owens, Jr.; daughter, Carrie Marie Owens; sister, Ann Owens Coleman; sister, Kay Owens Vest; brother, Kord Lee Owens; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Grant Ross Owens; and mother, Mary Brunker Owens. Brent was born on September 27, 1946 in Box Elder, Utah, after which he spent most of his childhood and adolescent years traveling throughout the world as the son of a Lieutenant Colonel in the U. S. Air Force. He met Donna, his “high school sweetheart”, and the love of his life, while both were stationed in England. After 5 years of courtship, he hitchhiked across the U.S. to be with Donna. They were married on June 17, 1967. Brent was an incredible man that was loved and respected by many people. He always put family first. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Bliley’s Funeral Home at 8510 Staples Mill Rd., Richmond, VA 23228. Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Westhampton Memorial & Cremation Park at 10000 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA 23238. Funeral procession will leave from Bliley’s Funeral Home on Staples Mill Rd. at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Richmond SPCA on 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, VA 23220.