Clawson “Owen” Barham
April 19, 1933 – February 10, 2025
MIDDLESEX – Clawson “Owen” Barham, 91, passed on late Monday evening after a full and prosperous life. He was born in Johnston Co. to the late Milton & Mozelle Barham. Owen was a farmer by trade, he owned his own farm where he harvested tobacco and wheat. In his younger days he was a hog farmer and raised bull dogs. He also loved to watch baseball, Nascar racing, and basketball. Owen was also an active member of both the churches he attended. He was a man of many talents, but above all he loved the Lord and his wonderful family. Memories of a life well lived will be treasured in the hearts of his many loved ones and close friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Barham; brother, Carey Barham; and stepson, Bill Allen.
Funeral service will be at 2:00pm on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Watkins Chapel Baptist Church, 5897 NC Hwy 231, Middlesex NC with visitation from 12:30pm to 1:45pm prior to service. Entombment will ensue at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, Zebulon NC.
Owen is survived by his granddaughter, Megan Allen “Dou” (Adam); great-grandchildren, Tyler Allen “Mr. Coot” and Jaylynn Allen “Cooby”; his daughter-in-law, Janice Allen; his sister, Edna Barham; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the college fund of Andrew Tyler Allen, Jaylynn Faith Allen or to SECU Hospice House of Smithfield, NC.
Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Owen will be missed. I always looked for his truck to pass by the house and watched for him on the road. The last time we spoke was at Walmart buying some groceries. Warren, Angela, Stephanie and myself all helped him barn tobacco many years and shared many laughs and soda’s under the barn shelter with Owen . We loved Owen and Betty Jean(Ma and Pa). We are so sorry to hear this. We all loved Owen. I am sure Granny Creech is waiting at the gate for Owen. She loved her Owen.
/Mr Owen will be missed by many he always had a soft spoken voice so humble an willing to offer help i learned him years ago when I had the pleasure to take care of Ms .Betty his wife at guardian care Owen will always stop by the house an drop Sam jr off after work he would always say Sam take care an he would say nice things i talk to him 2months ago he was in good spirit him sn Janice was in walmart he will be missed dearly
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