Danny Gene Owsley

Danny Gene Owsley, age 75, of Versailles, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born January 7, 1950, in Warsaw, Missouri, son of the late Lewis Donald Owsley and Desta (Curtright) Owsley. Danny graduated from Windsor High School in 1968. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Army as a heavy equipment operator, serving in the 589th Engineer Battalion in Vietnam, from May of 1970 until April of 1971. On April 17, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Brenda Kay Woods. Next month, they would have celebrated 55 wonderful years of marriage. Danny and Brenda spent lots of time on the road traveling together and were able to visit 48 out of the 50 states. Danny was a very hard worker and was a drywaller by trade. He started Owsley Drywall in 1968, which is now run by his son, Jeremy, and grandsons, Brendan and Trenton. Danny was saved in 1968 on a Wednesday night, in the back pew, at the Windsor Assembly of God. He was called into ministry in 1969. While in the Army, he helped start a Pentecostal Church in Phan Rang, Vietnam. He pastored his first church in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1983 until 1988. In July of 1990, he took over as Pastor of the Versailles Pentecostal Church of God, with only four loyal members. Now known as the Family Worship Center Pentecostal Church of God, where Danny served as the Pastor for 34 years. He had a love for old cars, especially a 1956 Ford pickup. Danny most recently wrote an autobiography “Owsley - The Danny Owsley Story”. He was extremely proud of his heritage, and he wanted to ensure his lifelong memories could be shared. Danny enjoyed rooting on the Kansas City Royals, Versailles Tigers, and Stover Bulldogs; he spent lots of time in the stands. Danny was always with his family; he was very proud of his title, Papaw, to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all their friends. His greatest memory was taking all the Owsley boys back to the Owsley Farm where he grew up in Jordan, Missouri. Most importantly, he loved God, his Family, Church Family, and America. Danny was a beacon of kindness and compassion. He was one of the most generous and caring people you could know. Danny never met a stranger and genuinely loved everyone. His life was a testament to selflessness and love, leaving behind a legacy that impacted many lives. Danny’s presence was a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to know him. He was a loyal shepherd over his flock. He is survived by his wife Brenda of the home; sons Joe (Kelley) Owsley of Jefferson City, and Jeremy (Melissa) Owsley of Sunrise Beach; his grandchildren, Tyler (Laura) Jones, Jon (Amber), Rehagen, Austin Owsley, Joey (Elizabeth) Owsley, Brendan (Cheyenne) Owsley, and Trenton (Keiley) Owsley; great-grandchildren, Molly, Zoiey, Owen, Greyson, Jace, Kalan, Brynn, and Mya. His sister Katholene Johnston, aunts, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Danny was preceded in death by his parents L.D. Owsley and Desta Gant and his brother James Lewis (Bud) Owsley. Danny will take his final ride in a 1956 Ford, driven by his sons Joe and Jeremy in the procession to the cemetery. They will drive from the church down to Newton Street, then pass by the original FWC building off Hunter Street. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 21st, at the Family Worship Center in Versailles. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, at the church. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Family Worship Center. Arrangements are under the directions and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Danny Gene Owsley

January 7, 1950 - March 14, 2025

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