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James McGowan Obituary
Funeral services for Mr. McGowan will be Wednesday in Mt. Zion Assembly of God Church in Grimes 10 a.m. with the Rev. Max McKinney officiating. Burial will follow in the Hartford City Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Wiregrass Hospice, P.O. Drawer 2127, Dothan, AL 36302.
Mr. McGowan was born in Hartford Jan. 8, 1924, the son of the late Alto Lee McGowan and Pearlie Tee Brannon McGowan. He worked as a master lead mechanic at Fort Rucker for numerous years until he retired. Foy loved traveling to the mountains, gardening and listening to bluegrass and gospel music.
He is preceded in death by daughter, Nell Williamson; son, Rickey McGowan; brothers, Cody, Coy and Troy McGowan.
Mr. McGowan leaves behind daughters, Linda Abney and her husband Jeff from Dothan, Betty Kay Jackson and her husband Wendell from Woodland; sons, Michael McGowan and his wife Patty from Dothan, Jimmy McGowan and his wife Angie from Dothan; grandchildren, Chris Robinson, Tammi Williamson, Scott Williamson, Michael McGowan III, Micah McGowan, Adona Barber, Andrew Farnham, Stacie Abney, Laurel Abney, Meagan Jackson, Chris Jackson, Cindy Jones, Sandra Moss, Sheila Jackson, Tiffany McGowan, Paeton McGowan, Brittany Carpenter, Candace Carpenter and Stetson Carpenter; numerous great-grandchildren; special friends, Calvin, Jerrie, Sophie, Mike and Lilly.
Ward Wilson Funeral Home, (334) 792-4194, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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Robert & Gayle Bowers
July 30, 2007
Linda, we have just heard about Foy. We are in Tucson, AZ., visiting with our son and family. We left Dothan on Sun. July 20. We are so sorry to hear about his passing. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. Yours in Christ,
Deborah Trammell
July 29, 2007
Linda,Micahel,Kay and Jimmy,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I remember as a little girl going to your house and playing spin the bottle. We grew up together. I know he will be greatly missed. We lost our 28yo son, Jason, in May in a car accident,he was the single parent of a 4&5yo who we have custody of. You are in our prayers. We love you. Deborah Hardy Trammell and family.
Ray & Vivian Preston
July 26, 2007
Again, to let you know that our Prayers and thoughts are with each of you at this time. We are assured by our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we will see him again and He is with the Lord even now.
Jerry Martin
July 26, 2007
I am sorry to hear of Foy passing away. Jerry R. Martin {Nadine}
Betty Smith Reeves
July 25, 2007
Linda, I am out of town, but I heard about your dad passing. I will be back in town tomorrow if I can do anything for you please let me know. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Janie 'Tolar' Cooner
July 24, 2007
Linda,Kay,Michael,and Jimmy.I would like for each one of you to knowthat I am very sorry about your dad. The whole family is in my prayers. It is never easy to give up a loved one, but always remember you will see him again.
Janice and Michael Hinshaw
July 24, 2007
Linda, Kay, Jimmy and Michael,
I am sorry to read of the passing of your father. I had met him on a couple of occassions and he always treated me with respect.Janice and I shall remeber you all in our prayers as you go through these trying times. For God is with you now and your Father is in His hands now. If there is anything we can do for you all please let us know.
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