Remembering James Owens

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-  On the morning of November 10th, 2025, the Huntingdon College community  learned of the tragic passing of  student-athlete, James Owens. 

A junior from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, James was a towering presence of kindness and a force to be reckoned with as a member of the defensive line on Huntingdon's football team. He was a great representative of our college on and off the field. Throughout his time as a Hawk, James carried himself at the utmost standard of respect, integrity, and kindness. 

"Of everyone I've baptized- James stands as the most abundantly assured person," shared Huntingdon College Chaplain and Dean of the Chapel, Rhett Butler, who recently baptized James following a football practice at Charles Lee Field. "He knew Jesus, loved Jesus, and was insistent on taking the next step of his faith in his baptism. He originally didn't want to do it in front of a bunch of folks, but changed his mind when he realized what a witness his own faith was for the faith of others."

Our thoughts and prayers are with James' family, his teammates, classmates, and all of those who were blessed to know him.