Aug. 27, 1933-Oct. 24, 2015 Dr. Henry "Buddy" Cleamon Owens, a native of Bermuda, AL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the age of 82. Henry is a 1950 graduate of Murphy High School; graduated from Mobile College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1973; received his Master's Degree from the University of South Alabama in 1979; received his Doctorate in Philosophy and Religious Education in 1999 and was ordained a minister by the American College of Theology. He began his career in banking with Merchants National Bank. Later his career path led him into the field of education. He taught in the Mobile County Public School System until his retirement. During his career, Dr. Owens served on numerous boards and committees, including: Chairman, March of Dimes ; President of Prichard Civic Forum; Prichard Library Board; Chairman of Cancer Crusade; President of Toastmasters' Club; Kiwanis Club member; worked with various youth organizations and charitable projects. Buddy loved Alabama football; was an avid supporter of the University of South Alabama Jags and an avid coin collector. He enjoyed fishing and exploring his property in "the country" in Conecuh County. His favorite pastime was relaxing on the porch gazing at the land and pond. Buddy was baptized September 5, 1954 in Plateau, AL. He loved the Lord and lived his life accordingly. He was totally devoted to his family and friends. Buddy had a way of making you know that the time spent together was very much cherished. Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Joshua Owens and Effie Mae Kirksey Owens. His survivors include his sister, Helen Owens Jackson; nephews, Clint E. (Brenda) Jackson and Wayne (Alison) Alligood; great-nephews, Benjamin C. Jackson and Matthew E. Jackson; great-great-nephew, Braylen C. Jackson; a host of cousins; other relatives and friends. Buddy had a special bond with his cousins. They spent countless hours meeting for lunch, outings, catching up on the new and reminiscing about the old. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:00 Noon from the Chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Pallbearers will be Brothers in Christ, members of First Baptist Tillman's Corner Sunday School Class. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.
Published in the Mobile Register and Baldwin County from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2015