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Harvey McGowan Obituary
March 19, 1925 - September 13, 2019
Macon, GA- Harvey Thomas McGowan, Jr. passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Swift Creek United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Leland Collins and Rev. Mike Forbes will officiate. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the Church.
Mr. McGowan, the son of the late Harvey Thomas McGowan, Sr. and Clare Matheny McGowan was born March 19, 1925, in Stevenson, Alabama. His wife, Jeanette McGowan and his grandson, Kyle Lamb preceded him in death. He was a retired car salesman, receiving many awards during his career for salesman of the month and salesman of the year.
Survivors include his children, Tommy (Ann) McGowan of Milledgeville, Rebecca Baucom of Birmingham, Alabama, Barbara (Jimmy) Brewer of Macon and Beth (Darrell) Hart of Pavo; grandchildren, Amy McGowan, Tee McGowan, Justin McGowan, Josh Baucom, Preston Baucom, Benjy Brewer and Jay Brewer.
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Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.
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John and Julie Tate
September 17, 2019
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Mr. McGowan. His family are in our prayers.
Jim Potter
September 17, 2019
Mac was my mentor and good friend. I will miss his humor
Mike Ledbetter
September 16, 2019
I was blessed to have Mac as a friend and mentor for over 45 years. He was a
wonderful man and a true Southern Gentleman. I will miss his wit and wisdom.
Dana Eaton
September 16, 2019
We are so sorry that we will not be able to attend the funeral. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
A.D. Guin and Family
Sandra Rooks
September 16, 2019
Rebecca & Beth, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers go out to you and your family that you may find peace in knowing you will see him again one day.
Kay Wynne
September 16, 2019
Mr. Mack as I knew him from Swift Creek Umc was a very sweet and lovey person and will be sadly miss. Prayers fir his family members.
Lisa Caro-Martin
September 16, 2019
Heartfelt sorrow for you all. You will be missed Uncle Mac.
Becky Varnadore
September 16, 2019
Rebecca and Family I am so sorry for the loss of your Father I will keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts in the coming days May God Bless all of you
Charlotte Hardy
September 15, 2019
So sorry for y'all's loss
Thoughts n prayers to each of you. RIP Mac
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