Derrell Owen

Derrell Alan Owen, 56, went to his heavenly home on Thursday June 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Derrell was born on March 21, 1967, in Corsicana, Texas to Jeff D. Owen and Elaine Buchanan Owen. The family lived in Corsicana until Derrell was in high school when they moved to Ennis. He graduated from Ennis High School in 1985. Derrell met his first wife, Tracy in 1984. They married in 1987 and had their only child together, Melinda (Mindy) that same year. Derrell joined the army and served in the Reserves beginning January 1988through December 1995, he was a tank gunner and received an award for excellence Marksmanship in Explosives and an award in Excellence as a 50-caliber tank gunner. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army on December 5, 1995. Derrell met Christie Tollison in 1992, they were married on July 9,1993 and made their home in Corsicana. Together they had two children, Derrell (DJ) and Ashlea Owen. Derrell had many hobbies. His first love was fishing. Many evenings and weekends he could be found with a pole in his hand. He was a lover of music. He enjoyed the guitar, and he even wrote and composed several songs. Derrell loved getting his hands dirty and tinkering with cars, trucks, and building hot rods! Derrell worked as a mechanic for over 40 years, ending his career at Bestex Motorplex in Corsicana. There he met and worked for Ed Raney. Ed was more than his employer, he became a pilar of strength for Derrell and his family. Derrell and Christie found a love for the Lord. They made their church home at First Baptist Church of Eureka for 10 years. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He would help anyone any time! Derrell is survived by his wife and soulmate of 30 years, Christie Marie Tollison Owen. Daughter, Melinda (Mindy) Picozzi and AJ, Son Derrell (DJ) Owen, Krystal, and daughter Ashlea Owen, and his loyal fur baby Snowflake. Sister, Lisa Shear and Stacey. Brother Jeff Owen. Nephews; Jeremy Huffman and wife Dylan, and their son Raiden, and Cody Wallis. Derrell and Tracy have remained long life and close friends and have shared their families together. He loved her family as his own. He is also survived by Tracy Mageors and her husband Tony as well as their children Amy and Daniel Brumbelow, Kids Hannah, Abby, and Lydia. Jordan & Nick Gutierrez, daughter Maci. Kaitlyn & Patrick Jean, kids Aaron & Parker. Derrell was preceded in death by his parents Jeff & Elaine Owen. Last but not least... He was the third member to join in Heaven the "Three Musketeers" ... Bobby Hubbard and Alvie Stockman. We love you!!! Pallbearers will be Tyler Mesker, Robbie Leger, Rickey Owen, Tony Mageors, David Owen, and Mark Reamy. Honorary pallbearer will be Jeff Owen Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 27th from 6-8pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, June 28th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel. Military Service will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery.

Derrell Owen

March 21, 1967 - June 22, 2023