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1943
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2024
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Bryce McGowan Obituary
July 22, 1943 - November 5, 2024
Lexington, Kentucky - Bryce Lee McGowan, 81, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was born July 22, 1943, in Radcliff, KY to the late Charles William and Margaret Weidig McGowan. He graduated from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA, and received a Master of Divinity degree from The Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1968. He was a Presbyterian minister for 56 years, serving churches in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Kentucky. Bryce was a great humanitarian who believed in making a difference for others. He marched for civil rights during the 1960s, and worked for improving workers rights with the CWA. After retiring from ministry he enjoyed volunteering for various organizations. He is survived by his wife Phyllis and his son Daniel McGowan and daughter Amy Wilson (Danville, KY) and 4 grandsons.
Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2024, at Kerr Brothers Harrodsburg Road from 5-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Pisgah Presbyterian Church.
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Me I Johnnie Watts
November 17, 2024
I remember Bryce he´s a nice person..work friend..all the best to his family..
Diana Parten
November 12, 2024
March on, good man
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Nov
22
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513
Nov
23
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Pisgah Presbyterian Church
KY
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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513
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