Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....MCGOWAN, DON ALLEN August 29, 2016
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News Star World - September 01, 2016
DON ALLEN MCGOWAN

Funeral Services for Don Allen McGowan, 70, of Monroe, LA will be held at 
2:00 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2016 in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, 
Monroe, LA with Preacher Paul Carter officiating. Visitation will be on 
Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mulhearn Funeral 
Home.

Don was born to Marvin and Lillie Mae McGowan on February 3, 1946 in Oak 
Grove, LA and passed away August 29, 2016 in Monroe, LA. He lost his 
courageous battle with cancer after a yearlong treatment. During that time 
his family and friends were always there encouraging him. His loving wife, 
Julie, was by his side and recently celebrated their 50th wedding 
anniversary with family and friends. Don always said "we make a cute 
couple".

Don was a graduate of Ouachita High School and attended Louisiana Business 
College and proudly served in the United States Army for two years. He 
earned his wings in Jump school, was 8th Infantry Division, III Army Corps 
and received special recognition for his Infantry assist while stationed in 
Germany. Don was a successful business owner in the retail seafood business 
for the last 30 years and was often referred to as "Mr. Don the Fish Man". 
He enjoyed working with the public and never met a stranger. He was a 
hardworking man who loved his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin McGowan and Lillie Mae 
McGowan Gilbert; sisters Maureen Hinson and Lonette Read.

He is survived by his loving wife Julie Springer McGowan; daughter Melissa 
and husband Matt LaCas of Monroe, LA; daughter Marcie and husband Joe Wright 
of Atlanta, GA; eight grandchildren Miranda, Mallory, Reese, Chloe, Peyton, 
Tyler, Kaitlin and Dylan; and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 
a loving sister, Jerry M. Davis of Monroe, LA; brother in law and best 
friend Buddy Davis of Monroe, LA. Don said Buddy was the brother he never 
had.

A special thanks to Buddy for being by his side for every appointment and 
treatment and niece Stephanie Davis Dispenza as they both battled cancer 
together. They received excellent care and support from Dr. Kevin Gallagher 
and staff. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Kathy 
Jo Cooper and Norma Massey of Winnsboro, LA for taking such great care of 
Don/Daddy in the final months.

Pallbearers will be Buddy Davis, Lawrence Ballew, Clyde Miller, Jackie 
Lawrence, Dale Young, Dave Luffey and Walter Hawsey. Honorary Pallbearers 
will be Johnny T Johnson, Bernard Laffoon, Reggie McDaniel, Bynus Duke and 
Barry Webb.

Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com

Mulhearn Funeral Home

Sterlington Road

Monroe, LA -

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