James Owens

James "Bud" Langley Owens, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home in Hudgins, Virginia. Bud was born in Mathews County and graduated from Mathews High School. He was a member and deacon of Mathews Baptist Church and was a founder and lifetime member of the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad. Bud was in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He was a lifetime waterman and Postmaster of Redart P.O. for 31 years. He liked to deer hunt and he was a member of the Down the Road Hunt Club. He was predeceased by his father, Leon Owens, Sr.; his mother, Marion Owens; a son, Langley Owens and a sister-in-law, Shirley Owens. Bud is survived by his wife, Nellie Mae Owens of 62 years; a daughter, Pam Harrington (Patrick); grandsons, Clay and Will Harrington; brothers, Leon Owens, Jr., and Archie Owens (Marilyn); a sister, Louise Diggs (Edward) and numerous nieces and nephews. Bud and his wife took the greatest pleasure in hosting exchange students from Mexico for many years. As a result, priceless relationships were formed with all who passed through their home. His special family was Nora, Sandra, Rosy, Claudia, Aidee, Ana, Miguel, German and Emilio. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 2 – 3pm with a funeral service following at 3:00 pm at Mathews Baptist Church at Hudgins, Virginia. Burial will follow at H.C. Smither Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in "Buds" memory to Mathews Baptist Church, P.O. Box 8, Hudgins, Virginia 23076 or to the Mathews Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723, Mathews, Virginia 23109. Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.