Carvwin Y. Self, known by all as Bud, was born the 5 th of 7 children to Milton and Gertrude Self.
Bud graduated from Minor High School and went on to receive an Electrical Engineering Degree from Auburn University in 1957. He then served 5 years in the Navy, attaining the rank LTJG. While in the Navy, Bud flew reconnaissance missions off an aircraft carrier during the Cuban Missile Crises.
Bud enjoyed a long career as an engineer, working on the Gemini rocket program, and retired in 1994 after serving many years with Prestolite Wire.
After retirement and extensive travel, Bud and Juanell settled in Fayetteville, Tennessee, where they became members of the First Baptist Church. Over the years, Bud taught Sunday School at several churches. In addition to being the past President of the senior adult ministry, known as the YY's, at the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Bud also participated in the business-community service development program Leadership Lincoln.
Bud enjoyed studying the Bible, traveling, playing his ukulele, restoring antiques, gardening, and woodworking. He liked Braves baseball, anything Auburn, and especially family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton O. and Gertrude Self, brothers, Elzie, Milfred, R.C., and Don Wayne Self.
There will be a visitation for Mr. Self on Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023 from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Bud graduated from Minor High School and went on to receive an Electrical Engineering Degree from Auburn University in 1957. He then served 5 years in the Navy, attaining the rank LTJG. While in the Navy, Bud flew reconnaissance missions off an aircraft carrier during the Cuban Missile Crises.
Bud enjoyed a long career as an engineer, working on the Gemini rocket program, and retired in 1994 after serving many years with Prestolite Wire.
After retirement and extensive travel, Bud and Juanell settled in Fayetteville, Tennessee, where they became members of the First Baptist Church. Over the years, Bud taught Sunday School at several churches. In addition to being the past President of the senior adult ministry, known as the YY's, at the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Bud also participated in the business-community service development program Leadership Lincoln.
Bud enjoyed studying the Bible, traveling, playing his ukulele, restoring antiques, gardening, and woodworking. He liked Braves baseball, anything Auburn, and especially family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton O. and Gertrude Self, brothers, Elzie, Milfred, R.C., and Don Wayne Self.
There will be a visitation for Mr. Self on Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023 from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Carvwin Y. Self, known by all as Bud, was born the 5 th of 7 children to Milton and Gertrude Self.
Bud graduated from Minor High School and went on to receive an Electrical Engineering Degree from Auburn University in 1957. He then served 5 years in the Navy, attaining the rank LTJG. While in the Navy, Bud flew reconnaissance missions off an aircraft carrier during the Cuban Missile Crises.
Bud enjoyed a long career as an engineer, working on the Gemini rocket program, and retired in 1994 after serving many years with Prestolite Wire.
After retirement and extensive travel, Bud and Juanell settled in Fayetteville, Tennessee, where they became members of the First Baptist Church. Over the years, Bud taught Sunday School at several churches. In addition to being the past President of the senior adult ministry, known as the YY's, at the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Bud also participated in the business-community service development program Leadership Lincoln.
Bud enjoyed studying the Bible, traveling, playing his ukulele, restoring antiques, gardening, and woodworking. He liked Braves baseball, anything Auburn, and especially family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton O. and Gertrude Self, brothers, Elzie, Milfred, R.C., and Don Wayne Self.
There will be a visitation for Mr. Self on Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023 from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Bud graduated from Minor High School and went on to receive an Electrical Engineering Degree from Auburn University in 1957. He then served 5 years in the Navy, attaining the rank LTJG. While in the Navy, Bud flew reconnaissance missions off an aircraft carrier during the Cuban Missile Crises.
Bud enjoyed a long career as an engineer, working on the Gemini rocket program, and retired in 1994 after serving many years with Prestolite Wire.
After retirement and extensive travel, Bud and Juanell settled in Fayetteville, Tennessee, where they became members of the First Baptist Church. Over the years, Bud taught Sunday School at several churches. In addition to being the past President of the senior adult ministry, known as the YY's, at the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Bud also participated in the business-community service development program Leadership Lincoln.
Bud enjoyed studying the Bible, traveling, playing his ukulele, restoring antiques, gardening, and woodworking. He liked Braves baseball, anything Auburn, and especially family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton O. and Gertrude Self, brothers, Elzie, Milfred, R.C., and Don Wayne Self.
There will be a visitation for Mr. Self on Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023 from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home with funeral services starting at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery.
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