Billy Nathan Owens, 57, of Rosepine, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, December 31, 2016.

Billy loved family bonfires, fishing with his grandchildren, and gardening. He was a practical joker, loved the outdoors and his lap dogs.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lettie Owens of Rosepine, LA; son, David Patrick Kennedy II and wife Julia of Rosepine LA; daughters, Elaine Wogomon and husband Steve, and Jamie Bjornberg and husband BJ, both of Rosepine, LA; brothers, Alvin Owens and wife Laverne of Alexandria, LA, Danny Owens and wife Kaye of DeRidder, LA, James Owens and wife Jeane of Lake Charles, LA; brother-in-law, Damon Johnson of Rosepine LA; sister-in-law- Fredna Owens of Springhill, LA; grandchildren, Taylor Wogomon, Joseph Kennedy, Stephen Wogomon, Moriah Kennedy, Hannah Kennedy, Trae Bjornberg, Theodore Wogomon and Daniel Bjornberg; and his beloved animals, Claws, Foxy and Beaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend W.H. and Sybil Owens; brother, Teddy Owens; and sister, Lynell Johnson.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Rosepine Pentecostal Church in Rosepine, LA from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Rosepine Pentecostal Church.  Rev. Kenneth Gibson and Rev. Dennis Bjornberg will officiate.  Burial will follow at Johnson-Bailey Cemetery in Rosepine, LA.