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Jerry McGowan Obituary

MC GOWAN Jerry "Carl" McGowan, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at OSU James Cancer Hospital. Retired from Ohio State University and former employee of Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. Member of several social and charter clubs, including the Fraternity of Masons. Survived by daughters, Craigen (Joe) Dowell, Renee (Bennie) Price, Tanya (DeAngelo) Lee and Sabrina Butler; three sisters; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services 10 a.m. Monday, December 31, 2012 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 9am until the start of services. Pastor Marvis McGowan, of Shining Light Bible Mission Church, officiating. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 28 to Dec. 31, 2012.

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Marjorie Williams

December 31, 2012

Condolences from Marjorie Williams.

December 31, 2012

God is our supreme source of comfort
Blessed be God,even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of mercies,and the God of all comfort.Our heavenly Father is no stranger to your sorrow.He sees and understands your pain.May you sense His loving hand and be comforted.


LOVE Rev.Bertha Johnson (Bertha Mae)

lynn carter

December 31, 2012

Jerry My Friend Rest In Peace You Will Be Missed By All Who Knew and Loved You.

McGowan

December 31, 2012

I pray that God comforts you all during this time. You are in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Phyllis McGowan, and Family

December 30, 2012

love you Daddy R.I.P. Daughter # 1

Tia Reese

December 29, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. Your family are in my prayers. Love you family and know i'm here for you for anything.

carlota

December 29, 2012

rest in peace dada, you will always be loved and missed.

Diamondo Butler

December 29, 2012

We bless u Daddy, We love u.

December 29, 2012

Daddy I Love You and miss you with all my heart. ox,your daughter number one.

December 29, 2012

Carl, friend you will be missed. Those whom have gone on before you I know have prepared a table and a mighty feast RIP

Mary Hamilton

December 29, 2012

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

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