Joseph Gowan

Joseph "Joe" Alexander Gowan, 67, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 15, 1943, in Spartanburg, he was a son of the late Otis Arthur and Mary Alberta Smith Gowan. He was employed by Pet Dairy and was a Mason, a Shriner, and a member of First Baptist Church of North Spartanburg. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Georgialene Gilbert Gowan; a son, Joseph "Jody" Pinkney Gowan and wife Erika of Spartanburg; a brother, Gerald Gowan; a sister, Rachel Martin; two sisters-in-law, Norma Cantrell and husband Randy, and Inez Hinson; a brother-in-law, Fred Gilbert and wife Connie; and several great-nieces and nephews that dearly loved their Uncle Joe. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel. Graveside services with Masonic Rites will be 3:00 PM on Monday, May 2, 2011, at Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Davis and the Rev. Tim Stephens. Memorials may be made to the Joseph Alexander Gowan Memorial Fund, P.O. Drawer 1530, Spartanburg, SC 29304. The family is at the home of Norma and Randy Cantrell. Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph "Joe" Alexander Gowan please visit our Sympathy Store.