Pat McGowan Obituary (1929

Lawrence Patrick "Pat" McGowan, 94, formerly of Waynesville, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Paul Medical Center, Mendota. His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal with Rev. Eric Powell officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Tuesday at the church. Military rites will be accorded at the church following the service. Memorials may be directed to the Waynesville American Legion. Pat was born April 23, 1929 in Colfax, the son of Thomas Martin and Gladys Phillips McGowan. He married Carol Organ on February 5, 1955 in Bloomington. She preceded him in death on July 10, 2006. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Finnigan, Atlanta, Pamela (Rex) Beard, Bloomington and Paula McGowan, Springfield; eight grandchildren, Kimberly (Ted) Hargis, Keith (Corey) Watts, Kelli (Bob) Switzer, Bethany (Trevor) Jackson and Katie (Dan) Lang; Shanda (Rich) Corry and Chad Beard; and Sommer Williams; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph McGowan and Mike (Evelyn) McGowan; and three sisters-in-law, Gloria McGowan, Judy McGowan and Barbara McGowan; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by an infant grandson, a son-in-law, Ernest Finnigan, five brothers and three sisters. Pat was a Korean War veteran, serving in the US Army. He worked as a machinist at Caterpillar for thirty years and then was a security guard at State Farm for ten years. Pat also served as Mayor of Waynesville for many years. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.