David Foster Owen

David “Foster” Owen, 81, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at his home.

Foster was born September 18, 1945, in Davidson County, to Odell Henderson Owen and Alma Cross Owen. He was a lifelong farmer who devoted much of his life to farming and his family, friends and his church, Meadowview Reformed Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lana Vestal Owen; brothers, Foy, Macks, Tommy, and Kenneth Owen; and sister, Faye Michael.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, David “Jeremy” Owen (Jentry) and Leatha Owen Maness (Michael); brothers, Glenn and Doug Owen (Pat); sisters, Hazel Cockerham, Kay Atwell, and Linda Garwood; and grandchildren, Caitlin Williams-Cole (Michael), Preston Williams (Ashlee), Isaac Williams, Michelle Maness, Hyde Owen, Gage Owen, Jana Owen, and Zeke Owen and 10 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law; Loretta Owen, Robin Taylor (Jeff), and Luann Furr and numerous extended family and friends to cherish his memory.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Meadowview Presbyterian Church with visitation immediately to follow service.

Davidson Funeral Home is honored to serve the Owen family.

Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net