George "Bubba" Ellison Owen Jr.'s Favorites

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George "Bubba" Ellison Owen Jr.

St. Petersburg and Gainesville, FL

October 9, 1954 - February 25, 2024

Oct 9, 1954 - Feb 25, 2024

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What were Bubba's favorite foods?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad loved Mom’s Chicken Tetrazzini, and he definitely liked his sweets! Lemon Meringue Pie was always one... Read more Dad loved Mom’s Chicken Tetrazzini, and he definitely liked his sweets! Lemon Meringue Pie was always one of his favorites. Dad loved Mom’s Chicken Tetrazzini, and he definitely... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite drinks?

Tara Jeroloman

Well, at one point it was Fresca. We liked to always remind him that he made us walk all around New York ... Read more Well, at one point it was Fresca. We liked to always remind him that he made us walk all around New York City once just because... Read more Well, at one point it was Fresca. We liked to always... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite tv shows?

Tara Jeroloman

Back in the day, Dad was known to watch a lot of Married with Children. Dad was quite the jokester. Every... Read more Back in the day, Dad was known to watch a lot of Married with Children. Dad was quite the jokester. Every Christmas he would put... Read more Back in the day, Dad was known to watch a lot of Married... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite movies?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad loved Home Alone. In fact, the tradition of watching Home Alone together every Christmas was even passed... Read more Dad loved Home Alone. In fact, the tradition of watching Home Alone together every Christmas was even passed down to his grandkids.... Read more Dad loved Home Alone. In fact, the tradition of watching... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite sports teams?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad loved his Florida Gators and New York Mets! These teams were non-negotiable and every family member was... Read more Dad loved his Florida Gators and New York Mets! These teams were non-negotiable and every family member was made to be a fan too!... Read more Dad loved his Florida Gators and New York Mets! These... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite songs or musical artists?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad loved listening to his oldies! Dad loved listening to his oldies! Dad loved listening to his oldies!

What were Bubba's favorite games to play?

Tara Jeroloman

When Mom and Dad were in high school and college, they liked to play Parcheesi. Dad would make Mom play more... Read more When Mom and Dad were in high school and college, they liked to play Parcheesi. Dad would make Mom play more than a dozen times... Read more When Mom and Dad were in high school and college, they... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite ways to spend free time?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad loved laying by the pool and listening to music. He loved watching TV, like Swamp People. He also liked... Read more Dad loved laying by the pool and listening to music. He loved watching TV, like Swamp People. He also liked fishing off the dock.... Read more Dad loved laying by the pool and listening to music.... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite ways to exercise?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad would sometimes go on walks with Mom. I’m not sure he loved exercising though, but he sure did love joking... Read more Dad would sometimes go on walks with Mom. I’m not sure he loved exercising though, but he sure did love joking to his family that... Read more Dad would sometimes go on walks with Mom. I’m not sure... Read more

What were Bubba's favorite vacation spots?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad loved anything tropical, and he also loved taking family vacations to “the mountains” (usually North ... Read more Dad loved anything tropical, and he also loved taking family vacations to “the mountains” (usually North Carolina)! Dad and Mom... Read more Dad loved anything tropical, and he also loved taking... Read more

What causes did Bubba care about most?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad cared a lot about Voices of Hope for Aphasia and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Dad cared a lot about Voices of Hope for Aphasia and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Dad cared a lot about Voices of Hope for Aphasia and... Read more

What was Bubba's favorite color?

Tara Jeroloman

Dad loved blues especially teal and aqua. Dad loved blues especially teal and aqua. Dad loved blues especially teal and aqua.

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