Anthony Lamar Owens

Anthony Lamar Owens of Montgomery, Alabama passed gracefully into the arms of Jesus Christ on September 29, 2020 at the age of 57. He was born on June 15, 1963 to Willie T. and Ozie Owens in Altus, Oklahoma. Anthony Owens grew up a “military brat” and attended K-12 schools in several states including Langley, VA, Wichita, KS, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Montgomery, AL and abroad in Japan. He was a high school graduate of Sidney Lanier where he played varsity football. Anthony proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was also employed at Alabama State University for two decades prior to his retirement. He attended Grace Chapel at Maxwell Air Force Base.

Anthony’s life was truly defined the last year of his life when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and given only 2 weeks to live in November 2019 and placed in hospice care. He went on to live 10 more months, was discharged from hospice care, accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized while still in stage 4 cancer. The last few months of his life were some of the most joyful days he lived expressing he did not take a day of his life for granted but knew God extended his life for a reason:

Anthony is survived by his mother, Ozie B. Owens and his brother DeWayne Owens and sister-in-law Dolores Owens of McKinney, Texas. Anthony also leaves behind numerous other loving family and friends. Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Willie T. Owens.

A viewing will take place at 10am and a memorial service will be held at 11am, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at White Chapel Greenwood Funeral Home at 909 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects and sign the register book.

In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, we ask all in attendance to wear face masks and maintain social distancing.