Joseph “Leon” McGowan, 77, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021, at home. He was born on June 7, 1943 in Eli, son of the late James Wesley and Dona Elizabeth Stephens McGowan.
Leon worked in concrete for several years; his work helped build many homes in the Lake Cumberland area. He liked to go fox hunting and loved “running his dogs." Leon loved to stay busy; he loved to work.
Along with his parents, preceding Leon in death is his daughter, Donna Rachelle McGowan; his brothers: Chester L. McGowan, J.W. McGowan and James McGowan; and his sisters: Jeanette McGee, Lena Wright, Adelene Keith, Clara Hatfield, Hester Evans, Roberta Grossman and Fern Shepherd.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Vanessa (Mark) Baker of Jabez, KY; Amanda (Raul) Rosa of Russell Springs, KY
His long-time companion: Wanda Maynard of Russell Springs, KY
1 brother: Leonard R. McGowan of Ohio
1 sister: Zella Wilson of Science Hill, KY
39 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren
Funeral service: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Bunch officiating. Musical selections will be provided by Stephen Haste.
Burial: Bethel Cemetery
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday
Social distancing guidelines must be followed by everyone in attendance. Facial coverings are required.
Joseph “Leon” McGowan’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com
