Funeral services for Mr. James Robert Jim Owens, of Ruston will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Ruston with Rev. Leslie Stephens officiating assisted by Kerry Gibson. Interment will follow at Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.James Robert Owens was born on January 27, 1949 in Jena, Louisiana. He suddenly passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Ruston, at the age of 66 years.Jim grew up in Central Louisiana where he was a devoted Eagle Scout, a Jena Giant football player, and an avid cowboy & rodeo clown. After graduating from Jena High School, he left college to return home to help his father in the family automobile business. It was there that he met Loretta Eileen Shadow. After a stint attending Sunday School together, the two fell in love and were married on February 17, 1973. A few years later, Jim and Loretta moved to Ruston and he took a job with the Ruston Coca-Cola Bottling Company.Once their roots were set in North Louisiana, he raised Arabian Horses at Shadow Glen Farm and became extremely active in many civic organizations. Here, he remained active in the Boy Scouts of America serving as the Scout Master of Troop 45, was a member and President of the Kiwanis Club, Trinity United Methodist Men, and Louisiana Methodist Cursillo. After the closing of the Bottling Plant, he was a Purina Feed Dealer and served with the Wild Horse Ministries around the country.After his retirement from the feed business, Jim got involved in the local Christian Motorcyclist Association; an organization that was very dear to his heart and his faith. He went on to serve as the Louisiana State Coordinator for over eight years. Over the years he served on numerous CMA mission trips throughout the nation, as well as Central & South America.Jim was passionate about life and was devoted to his Lord, his church, his family, and his friends. Three times he was diagnosed with cancer- and three times, he beat & survived these diseases. He lived a wonderful life and his children and grandchildren were the blessings he cherished most.Jim is survived by his wife, Loretta, his mother, Juanita Berry Owens of Monroe, his sister, Sara Nan Owens Shamblin and husband John of Monroe, his brother, John Stanley Owens and wife Nancy of Arlington, TX., his four children: James Roath Owens and his wife Megan of Ruston; Megan Owens Martin and her husband Geoff of Ruston; Robert Berry Owens and his , Valerie of Ruston; and Jonathan Raymond Owens and his wife Kacie of Baton Rouge. Eight grandchildren also survive their Pops: Allyson and Tucker Martin; Jacob, Michael, and Sean Owens; Mary Margaret and Beau Michael Owens and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandson, James Wyatt Martin, and his father, Herbert Stanley Owens. Pallbearers will be Jerry Begale, Add Golf, Jordan Holmes, Michael Ramsey, Brad Roberson and Don McGehee.Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. William Green and Mark Graham.Memorials may be made to the Christian Motorcyclists Association, 4278 US-71 Hattfield AR. 71945 or Trinity United Methodist Church.Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Monday, December 21, 2015 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com