Charles Richard Owens II

Charles Richard Owens II, born on May 4th 1950, better known as Rick, Coach O, and Dad, peacefully passed away December 4th, 2024. The son of Dick Owens and Doris Owens (deceased) is survived by his wife, Kathy Owens, his 4 sons Richard, Griff, Josh, and Eric, 3 grandkids Carter, Caroline, and Olive Owens, younger siblings Rod Owens, John Owens and Rebecca Montelbano and dog Deek.

Rick grew up in Cahaba Heights (New Merkel) and graduated from Shades Valley High School. After serving a term with the merchant marines in the Vietnam era he returned to Alabama and became a tradesman carpenter, retired as a Captain in the Birmingham City Fire Department, received his graduate degree from UAB in teaching and retired from teaching mathematics and coaching from the Alexander City School System.