Carvwin Self, known by all as Bud, was born the fifth of seven children to Milton and Gertrude Self on May 15, 1934, in Majestic, Alabama, and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2023.

Bud graduated from Minor High School and went on to receive an electrical engineering degree from Auburn University in 1957. He then served five years in the Navy, attaining the rank LTJG. While in the Navy, Bud flew reconnaissance missions off an aircraft carrier during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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, travel, playing his ukulele, gardening, woodworking, restoring antiques, Braves baseball, anything Auburn, and especially family.

Bud is survived by his wife of 66 years, Juanell McBrayer Self; three children, Susan Self Roberts, Mike Self (Resa), and Greg Self (Hortensia); seven grandchildren, Sarah Trimm (Hugh), Jamey Roberts III (Whitney),Rachel Levi (Avi), Joseph Roberts (Michelle), Maria Self, Gregory Self, Daniel Self; and eight great-grandchildren, Quinn and Gareth Roberts, Shaylee and Jackson Roberts and Shon, Milan, Jesse and Kai Levi.

He is also survived by brother, C.D. Self (Jean); and sister, Katherine Self Little; sister-in-law, Ginger Teal Self; brother-in-law, Howard McBrayer (Tracie)l sister-in-law, Margie McBrayer; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton O. and Gertrude Self; brothers, Elzie, Milfred, R.C., and Don Wayne Self.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Tina and Kristin at Lincoln Medical Home Health and Hospice, as well as Dr. Benjamin Miriovsky, and the wonderful staff at Clearview Cancer Institute in Huntsville, Alabama.

Tributes can be made to the Fayetteville First Baptist Church Mission Fund, or to Lincoln Medical Hospice in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

There was a funeral service for Mr. Self on Wednesday Aug. 30, 2023, at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home with funeral services. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery.