Ray L. Owens, 82, of Mooresville, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at
his residence. He was born on December 6, 1943, in Greensburg, Indiana, the son
of Raymond Talmadge and Virgie Irene (Mattix) Owens. He was a 1961 graduate of
Sandcreek High School and served in the National Guard. He was a resident of
Decatur County the majority of his life and resided for the past 20 years in
Mooresville. He was a shipping supervisor at BCA/NTN. Ray enjoyed walking his
dog, going to the casino and coaching softball. He loved watching I.U. sporting
events and supporting his grandkids in their many milestones. Ray married Judy
A. Thompson on May 28, 1972, in Letts, Indiana. She survives along with his
daughters, Jennifer (Floyd) Vanvolkenburgh of Greensburg and Mitzi (Tim) Sturges
of Morgantown, his sister, Marilyn Cunningham of Westport; five grandchildren,
Tasha (John) Cline, Joshua Meredith, Haley Vanvolkenburgh, Tyler Miller and
Kaylee Miller; two great grandchildren, Kaden Houk and Jaxson Land. He was
preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Carolyn Rollins. A time of
visitation will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. at Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport. Memorial contributions may be
made to Letts Volunteer Fire Department or the American Cancer Society through
the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at
www.bassgasper.com