Michael Preston McGowan, 59, of Thicket died Monday, July 20, 2009, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. Michael was born May 24, 1950, in Dayton, Texas to Silas and Ruth Carol (Alexander) McGowan. A resident of Thicket for nineteen years, he was employed with Bill Clark Pest Control and a longtime member of Happy Valley Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Johnnie McGowan of Thicket; children, Rodney McGowan and his wife Trish of Newton, Russell McGowan and his wife Janet of Kountze, Ronald McGowan of Thicket, Richard McGowan of Kountze, and Melinda Sims of Liberty; sisters, Cynthia Johnson of Greenville, Texas and Dianna Lee of Dayton; brother, Tom McGowan of Spring, Texas; and thirteen grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009, at Happy Valley Church, 4069 Villa Road, Kountze with Reverend Robert Hall officiating. A gathering of his family and friends will be Wednesday, July 22, 2009, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the church under the direction of Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze. Cremation arrangements are being handled by Broussard’s Crematorium.
Memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s memory to Happy Valley Church, P.O. Box 1510, Kountze, Texas 77625.
