Paul "Alex"

Owens

Paul Alexander Owens was born on March 11, 1973 to John Henry Carouthers and Barbara Owens Hall. Alex passed away peacefully in his
sleep on January 17, 2025 with his brother and sister, Carlos Owens and Kyetina Griffin by his side.

Alex accepted Christ at an early age at Poplar Springs C.M.E. Church. He was a member of the Denman Pounds Prince Hall Lodge #716. Paul was a member of Nettleton High Class of 1992.

Services will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Poplar Springs CME Church with Pastor Russell Brooks officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Alex was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara "Nip" Owens Hall and John Henry Carouthers; one sister, Stepania Hall; His grandparents, Helen Owens, Nathaniel Dilworth, Sr, Lealer-Mae Larry Mosleby and Earvin Carouthers, Sr.

Survivors include five brothers: Carlos Owens of Tupelo, MS, Darren Braylock of Corpus Christi, Texas, Alandus (Anna) Braylock of Saltillo, MS; Gregory Braylock of Okolona, MS and Larry (Vivian) Hall, Jr of Shannon, MS; three sisters: Kyetina Griffin of Atlanta, GA, Shanta (David) Sneed of Saltillo, MS, Melondie Braylock of Nettleton, MS; Seven Nephews: Nygil Owens, Nikolas Alexander Owens, Devin Hodges, Jeramyah Braylock and Zaylen Braylock of Tupelo, MS, Leshadrach Patrick of Pontotoc, MS and Maurice Goree, Jr. and Camron Shumpert of Nettleton, MS; and two nieces Jhada Alexzundria Griffin of Atlanta, GA and Sydney Brianna Braylock of Saltillo, MS. Alex leaves five God Children: Christopher Long, Challyn Rice, Kegan Whitfield, Rylee Whitfield, and Peyton Watson. Alex leaves behind loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.