Bearden died in Alexander City, Alabama, at 83 years of age.
In Alexander City, population about 15,000, some people cannot believe Owens has become so brash.
Owens does not often go back to Alexander City.
Afterwards he served as a police officer in Alexander City, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant.
By 1990 the company owned and operated 13 sewing plants outside of Alexander City and employed 15,000 workers.
Radney also served as city judge for Alexander City, Alabama.
Alexander City was incorporated in 1872 as Youngstown, after its founder James Young.
At the time, Alexander City did not have a water system and all buildings, including the telegraph office, post office and three banks were burned.
Alexander City has no railway station.
Alexander City has no scheduled bus service.