James E. McGowan Jr.

I´m so broken hearted that Big Jim has passed. I grew up next door to him, Sue, Jimmy and Jason. Big Jim was my father´s best friend for over 30 years. The McGowans were not just life long friends, they were my family... We grew up together!!! We had our babies together. My heart is broken and is bleeds for my second family. I will always love Big Jim, Sue, Jimmy (Amy), Jason (lena) and all of his beautiful grandchildren. Big Jim was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and most of all...

Sending love and prayers to The McGowen Family, Jim was a great man and yes his sense of humor was outstanding. I think I´m still in shock, I worked with Jim for 23 years, went Salmon fishing and camping at his special place, great memories.

I´m saddened to hear of Jim´s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at Tropicana. Jim´s sense of humor made the days go by quick. He was a pistol, being a hunter and myself being a animal lover, Jim would always say, Barb look at this crazy person on my phone, so silly me would look. OMG I would say as he showed me his prizes (Deer). He would laugh so hard at my face as well as the other Techs. I always fell for it. He was an awesome Technical Manager and always willing to help...

So sorry and shocked to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a tough guy, I'd thought he would have lived forever. He introduced us to Duck Dynasty, he loved those guys...It was a privilege knowing him, great memories

Very sorry to hear this. Jim was a great down to earth guy. Enjoyed working with him for many years. Hard working with a great sense of humor. Will be missed. Prayers to the family

Shocked and saddened by Jim´s passing. Had the pleasure of working with him for decades. Also had the pleasure of hunting with him and learning from his extensive knowledge. He's a guy with both feet on the floor and good solid values. A man's man. He and I retired not far apart. I know he was looking forward to retirement. Gone too soon.

Diane, Carol and family, We´re very sorry to hear of your younger brother´s passing. May the fond memories with him, help in the healing of missing him. Steve and Evangeline Miller, La Mesa, CA

My heart goes out to the McGowan family. May BIg Jim Rest In Peace.

I was saddened to hear about the passing of Jim. Thoughts and prayers to Jim´s family. Working with Jim for over 2 decades at the Tropicana is a great memory. He was never too busy to offer serious assistance in a technical situation with a customer on a slot game and yet he was always ready to break stride for some humor as well. In the decades that we worked together we shared many experiences which created many memories. I will say that Jim´s sense of humor made some long winter work hours...