Roy Daniel Owens, known as RD to many passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2017. He was born on July 7, 1983 in Virginia to Roy M. and Laurie Hicks Owens.
RD was an amazing man who would do anything for anybody. He enjoyed helping people. That is just the kind of person he was. He liked to go fishing and he enjoyed fast cars. He loved corvettes, the faster the better.
He worked for Arlington Equipment Bureau from about 2005 until 2009 then he helped his Dad in his towing business. RD went to work for Cowles Nissan in February of 2017 and worked there until his sudden death.
RD was a great uncle who enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. They meant the world to him. The family had a dog, Daisy held a special place in his heart. He loved her so much!
The number seven was his number. He was born on 7-7, he weighed 7lbs and 7 oz when he was born. He had the number 7 tattooed on his arm. RD died on the 17th day of the month in the year 2017.
RD is survived by his father and mother, Roy and Laurie Owens as well as his sister Melissa Melvin and her children Daniel, Dylan and Dalton Melvin; his sister Amy Owens and her partner Garry Cobb as well as their children Hazel and Olivia Cobb and his brother Josh Owens.
In lieu of flowers, donations to assist with the cost of RD’s burial would be greatly appreciated by the family and can be either sent to or dropped off at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home 13318 Occoquan Road Woodbridge, VA 22191 or if using a credit card call 703-494-2000.
Arrangements are pending.
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