Obituary of Buck Owens

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Buck Owens

Buck Owens (born Alvis Edgar Owens Jr. on August 12, 1929 in Sherman, Texas) was a musician and singer-songwriter who was best known for being the lead singer for the American country music band, "Buck Owens and the Buckeroos”. Buck died on March 25, 2006 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at his ranch when he was age 76.

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Buck Owens Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Owens, Buck
    • Common Name: Buck Owens
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Sherman, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: August 12, 1929
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Alvin Owens
    • Occupations:
    • Genre: Country Music
    • Active Years: 1945-2006
    • Net Worth: $100 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Buck's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Alvin Edgar Owens Jr.
    • Father: Alvin Edgar Owens Sr, (1909-1976)
    • Mother: Maicie Azel Ellington (1907-1986)
    • Brother(s):
      • Melvin Owens
    • Sister(s):
      • Mary McKinney
      • Dorothy Owens
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Bonnie Owens (married 1948-divorced 1953)
      • Phyllis Buford (married 1956-divorced 1972)
      • Jana Jae (married 1977-divorced 1978)
      • Jennifer Smith (married 1979-divorced 2002)
    • Son(s):
      • Buddy Alan

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 25 2006 at age 76
  • Place: Bakersfield, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack

Category Tags:

MusicianSinger-Songwriter Country Music Genre American Born on August 12th Born in 1929 Born in Texas Died in 2006 Died at age 76 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Buck Owens was an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his singles "Buck Owens Got the Wine" and "I Say a Little Prayer for You". Owens was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1949. (V)"

"Buck Owens lived a life full of passion, dedication, and musical genius, leaving a lasting impact on the country music world that will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come. (V)"

"Buck Owens had a successful career as a country music singer and songwriter, with multiple number one hits and a long-running television show, but his life ended tragically due to a heart attack. (V)"

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