Brent Lee McGowan

Brent Lee McGowan obituary, Kentwood, MI

Brent Lee McGowan

Brent McGowan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ofield Funeral Home on Sep. 18, 2024.

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Brent Lee, age 46, passed away on September 15, 2024 and is now with the Lord, no longer fighting his demons on earth.
He is survived by his loving mother, Nancy Villarreal; his children, Brentlee, Skylar, Kali, and Xavier; his father, Francis (Theresa); half-brothers, Frankie, Heath, and Clint; his fiance, Brittany Linsley, and her daughter, Rilei.
He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and co-workers.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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July 16, 2025

Brittany Linsley posted to the memorial.

September 24, 2024

Brittany posted to the memorial.

September 19, 2024

Xavier mcgowan posted to the memorial.

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Brittany Linsley

July 16, 2025

Happy anniversary. It would have been 7 years today. I miss you and I love you.

Brittany

September 24, 2024

We always had such a blast doing 4th of July fireworks with Skylar, Rilei, and Xavier. So many good memories.

Xavier mcgowan

September 19, 2024

Something me and my dad enjoyed was going fishing on Saturday's

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