Harold F. McGowan

Harold F. McGowan obituary, Atkins, IA

Harold F. McGowan

Harold McGowan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shinn Funeral Service on Jan. 24, 2026.
Harold F. McGowan, age 90, of Atkins, died Friday, January 23, 2026, at Johnson County Health and Rehab. He was born on October 10, 1935, in Appleton to Charles Patterson and Effie Leona Wiley McGowan.

He was a United States Army veteran. After leaving he worked on a poultry farm and was a sheetrock finisher.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Louise Gray; a son, Brian Keith McGowan; and two brothers Elmer and Elbert McGowan.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly Lynn and Steven Brown of Clarksville; a daughter-in-law, Shalene McGowan of Appleton; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A family conducted memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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