Background
Owens, William Edward was born on December 14, 1953 in Homer, Louisiana, United States. Son of William Claude and Edna Mae (McClung) Owens.
Owens, William Edward was born on December 14, 1953 in Homer, Louisiana, United States. Son of William Claude and Edna Mae (McClung) Owens.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Northwestern State University, 1975; Master of Science, Northwestern State University, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University, 1980.
Postdoctoral fellow, University of California at Los Angeles, Wadsworth VA Medical Center, 1980; postdoctoral fellow, St. Lukes Episcopalian Hospital Texas Medical Center, Houston, 1982; microbiologist, Highland Hospital, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1983; microbiologist, Bayou laboratories, Monroe, Louisiana, 1984; assistant professor microbiology, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 1984-1989; associate professor, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 1989-1995; professor, since 1995. Consultant clinical microbiologist Homer Memorial Hospital, since 1991. Adjunct assistant professor, director anaerobic research laboratory University of California at Los Angeles, 1982.
Sunday school teacher 1st Baptist Church, Homer, since 1983, deacon, since 1984. Active Ford Museum Foundation, since 1986, Friends of Claiborne Parish Library., since 1986, Homer Public School Support Group, since 1986, president, 1988-1990, Claiborne Parish Farm Bureau. Tiger cub leader Cub Scouts, 1988-1992, den leader, since 1989.
Coach Homer T-Ball Association, since 1988, Homer Flag Football Association, 1992. Active Homer Parent-Teacher-Student Association, 19926, vice president, 1993. Science fair judge Homer Junior High School, 1989, 90, Webster Junior High School, 1991, others.
With United States Air Force Reserve, 1972-1978. Member American Society for Microbiology, American Dairy Science Association, National Mastitis Council, Inc., Association Veterinary Microbiologists, Louisiana Dairy Fieldman's Association, Mastitis Research Workers, Beta Beta Beta, Blue Key, Sigma Xi, Gamma Delta Sigma.
Married Denice Simmons, December 31, 1972. Children: William Drake, William Dane, William Devin, AftonNoel.