"Don't Cry For Me" Richard Louis Owen was born on September 15, 1938 in Halifax County, South Boston, Virginia to Amos Owen and Kattie clay. Richard was the youngest of his 3 sisters and 2 brothers. "Don't Shed A Tear" On the Lords Day, Sunday Morning at approximately 11:30 a.m. on November 9th, 2008 GOD sent his angels to lead my father Richard Owen to his new home, where he will be resting in peace and glory forever. "The Times HE Shared With You, Will Always be remembered" Richard received his education in South Boston, Virginia. He grew up on a farm owned and operated by his family. This was during the depression era when it was common for young boys to quit school and then go to work in the fields of the farm. Richard had to go to work in order to help with his share of work at home. Soon, Richard grew tired of farm life and decided to see what the big city had to offer him. Shortly after moving to Baltimore, Md. he met and married Mary N, Robinson. This union produced Richard's one and only daughter La Rhonda Vonete' Owen. Richard was not afraid of hard work and he worked for 30 years at Disable American Veterans until he retired. Richard was one to make you laugh and he did. He lived in the Cherry Hill Senior building and was one of the first tenants to move in the building. He was a happy man, at peace in his life, enjoyed living and he would speak his mind. He voice will be truly missed! "Now That I'm Gone, Please Carry On" He leaves to cherish his memories; His former wife Mary N. Owen, daughter. La Rhonda V. Owen, grandson, Derrick E. McLeod Jr., brother, Harold Owen, South Boston, Virginia, one brother proceeded him in death Frank Tapp, two sisters, proceedded him in death Louise Brooks and Mary Allen, one half sister Edeth Woodson, Richmond, Va. A hiost of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends Richard also leaves a ver devoted and special friend Doris Morrow.