Autto G. McGowan Obituary (1940

Autto G. McGowan, 83, of Pontiac passed away on March 31, 2023, at 3:52 PM at his residence in Pontiac. According to his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 6, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bob & Ringo's Grill & Smokehouse, 223 W Madison St, Pontiac, IL. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac He was born on January 16, 1940, in Russell Springs, KY to Autto McGowan and Erie Wisdom. Surviving is a daughter, Amanda N. Hill of East Peoria; grandchildren, Brianna N. Wilkerson of East Peoria, Estella Hill of East Peoria; brothers, Jimmie McGowan of Knoxville, TN, Milze (Cassie) McGowan of Russell Springs, KY, Phillip McGowan of Pontiac, IL; sister-in-law, Marcia McGowan of Pontiac and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Wendell McGowan; and three sisters, Wanda Skonetski, Betty Lawler, Elma Jineel Oakes, Autto was educated in Russell Springs, Kentucky schools. He was employed as a Union Carpenter for over 30 years. He belonged to the Pontiac Sportsman Club, loved spending time with his daughter, granddaughters, friends, enjoyed working in his garden, spending time fishing, and having a cold beer. Memorials may be made to the Pontiac Sportsman Club. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.