Obituary of Owen Benjamin Loveday

Owen Benjamin Loveday, 9-year-old son of Brandon and Misty Loveday, completed his 'birthing pains' on Earth and transitioned to Heaven on December 13, 2018.  Owen was at home with his family and nurse.  

We are confident and comforted by the fact that his blind eyes now see.  His crippled body no longer constrains his soul.  He can run, jump, play, and talk.  The things that were not afforded him on Earth are now his for eternity.

"Owie" is survived by his parents, his loving and fiercely devoted older brothers, Garrison and Nolan, his twin brother, Easton, grandparents - Marvin & Peggy Bolding, Ann Harper, Mike Harper, and Vickie Wilmore, aunt, Windy Duckworth and husband Al, aunt, Angie McGraw and husband Danny, and first cousins, Alayna and Arabella Duckworth, Jacob Pickett, and Mason McGraw, along with many more aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of people who loved and cared for him.  He had a particularly special bond with his cousin, Arabella.  Also age 9, Bella always treated him as an equal.  She spent hours snuggling in bed with him, watching movies, reading him stories, and 'helping' him dance along to music.  Owen lit up whenever she came to visit.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, December 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Golden Funeral Home.  A Celebration Service will be Sunday, December 16 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Bastrop.  Interment will follow at Causey Cemetery.  Please wear bright colors in celebration of Owen's arrival in Heaven. 

The family would like to thank:  all the in-home nurses - We could never name you all for fear of leaving someone out.  Many of you felt so much like family.  Your care for Owen enabled us to continue to 'do life'.  You became our friends, counselors, comforters, fellow researchers, and sounding boards.  Dr. Malik, Paige Moore, and the staff of Morehouse Community Medical Center - you've been there for us, and Owen, day or night, and have gone above and beyond in your care for him and our family.  You've helped us fight for services, rejoiced with us when things were looking up, and cried with us when the situation was bleak.  Dr. Pena, Marcia Parker, and staff - you helped us provide the best care possible for Owen - hundreds of phone calls, med adjustments, and you have never made us feel like a burden but have gone out of your way time and again to be sure we had what was needed for Owen.  Dr. Sorrells and the staff of Pediatric Surgical Associates - so many surgical interventions were required to help Owen be as comfortable as possible.  You were willing to think outside the box and have been there at some of Owen's most painful moments, with comfort and empathy for him and for us.  To the Wal-Mart Pharmacists and staff - you fought right along with us to ensure we always had the medications Owen needed - even delivering them to our home.  To the many OT, PT, ST, vision therapists, and teachers involved - you loved Owen - pushed him to do the BEST that his little body would allow.  Mrs. Carol, your voice could bring a smile, even on some of his hardest days. 

Our friends and 'followers' - we have been honored to share Owen's life with you through Caring Bridge and Facebook.  We have felt your prayers as you rejoiced and grieved along with us.  To our family - you have been 'in the trenches' right beside us - rocking, feeding, comforting, at all hours of the day and night, from the moment we brought the twins home.  We love and appreciate you.  To the pastors, counselors, and therapists - you have given us perspective and helped Brandon, the Bigs, and me process so much mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  Your words and advice literally held us together so many times.  To Compassus Hospice - you enabled us to make Owen's final months as peaceful and pain-free as possible.  Your counsel empowered and encouraged us as we had to make difficult decisions time and again that no parent ever wants to make.  Daphne, we will never forget how you gently guided us through Owen's transition. 

To our church family at First Baptist Bastrop - you are the most giving church.  Period.  You have supported, encouraged, and prayed unceasingly for our family these last 9 years - true love exemplified.  To our Great God and Father - we still don't understand - our feeble human minds and hearts don't yet see the purpose for this pain.  But we KNOW that You are good and faithful.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider donating to the newly established 'Owen Loveday Memorial Fund' at First Baptist Bastrop, 620 E. Madison Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220 - (318) 281-6885.  All donations will be used to kick start a respite care ministry for special needs children and their families in the Northeast Louisiana area.