James Edward "Mac" McGowan Sr.

James Edward "Mac" McGowan, Sr., 76, of Savannah, died Saturday at Memorial Medical Health University from injuries suffered in an accident on the Islands Expressway Bridge. He was born in Metter, GA., and was preceded in death by his parents, Byrdie L. and Emma Lamb McGowan. He was a Graduate of Commercial High School - Class of 1949, was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Korean Conflict, and then he returned home and attended Armstrong Junior College where he graduated with a degree in Accounting. He was the former owner of Mac's Chevron Service Station, Mac's Wrecker Service, and Mac's Paint and Body Shop. After retiring, he went to work with Southern Pavers, because he enjoyed working and he was working with his family. He was a member of the Southside Fire Department, and was a Promoter of the Oglethorpe Speed Way, where he could always be found on Friday Nights. He was a member of Solomon's Lodge # 1, F. & A.M' s, the Scottish Rite Consistory - Valley of Savannah, and was the founder of the "Dune Cats Unit" of Alee Shriners, which he founded in 1974, and served twice as President of the Unit. He was a wonderful loving husband, father, stepfather, brother, grandfather, and uncle. He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, talking and visiting with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Futch McGowan, Savannah, GA; son, James Edward "Eddie" McGowan, Jr., of Savannah, GA; two daughters, Donna McGowan of Savannah, Ga; and Wanda M. Poppell of Richmond Hill, GA; two stepdaughters, Stacie Perkins of West Palm Beach, FL; and Hope Hassel of Rincon, GA; sister, Janet McGowan Webber, Savannah, GA; two grandchildren James and Jeremy Poppell, one great grandchild, Bailey James Poppell; a nephew, Chuck Webber, and a niece, Sandy Enfinger, and his dog, "Mollie". Funeral Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, with Dr. James N. Staubes, officiating. Interment: Hill crest Abbey Memorial Park. Masonic Graveside Services will be conducted by Solomon's Lodge # 1, F. & A.M's. Active pallbearers will be: Robert Cowart, Delma Cowart, James E. Lamb, Keith Hendrix, Charles Shed, and James Poppell. Honorary pallbearers will be the "Dune Cat Unit" of Alee Shriners. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home 7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr Savannah, GA. 31406 (912) 927-1999 Savannah Morning News, May 4, 2005 Please sign our Obituary Guestbook at www.savannahnow.com