Of Buffalo, entered into rest on Monday March 23, 2026. Beloved father of Cecelie Owens, Lynn (the late Clifford Dennis) Owens, Crystal Owens, Jeena Owens, and the late James A. Owens Jr.; Devoted Papa of James A. Owens III; Dear brother of Ida Lois Shephard, Margaret O. Pickett, Sylvester Owens, and the late Clinton Owens, Melvin Owens Jr., Hollis Owens, Jimmy Lee Owens, Johnnie Ree Wormack and Edna Owens. Pre-deceased by his parents, Melvin Owens Sr. and Johnnie B. (nee McCray) Owens. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St., near Harlem Rd., on Monday March 30, from 10-11 AM where a Homegoing Service will immediately follow at 11 AM. Interent Mt. Hope Cemetery.