Ken “Mac” McCown, 67, of Beaumont died May 18, 2005 in Friendswood, Texas surrounded by his family. Born in Nome, Texas, he was a lifelong resident of the Beaumont area. ”Mac” worked for Goodyear Chemical as an operator until his retirement, and was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. He was PawPaw to his grandchildren, as well as many of their friends by being their biggest cheeleader.
“Mac” is survived by his wife, Judy McCown of Beaumont; daughters, Kay Laudig and her husband Mike of Friendswood, Kelley Campbell and her husband Kenny of Daphne, Alabama; brothers, Larry McCown of Beaumont and Gene McCown of Hackberry, Louisiana; sister, Susie Fortenberry of Beaumont; and by his grandchildren, Jenna Laudig, Joshua Laudig, Connie Campbell and Christa Campbell.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2005 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont followed by burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Forest Park United Methodist Church, 225 South Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707.