Robert Eugene McGowan's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2024 in Murphysboro, Illinois

Robert Eugene McGowan

May 15, 1930 - August 12, 2024 (94 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Robert Eugene McGowan's obituary , Passed away on August 12, 2024 in Murphysboro, Illinois

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Crawshaw Funeral Home

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Robert Eugene McGowan

May 15, 1930 - August 12, 2024 (94 years old)

Murphysboro, Illinois

Robert Eugene McGowan Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Eugene McGowan of Murphysboro, Illinois, born in Princeton, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert Eugene left this world on August 12, 2024 at the age of 94, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert McGowan and Anna McGowan (Stewart); his wife Lillie Susan McGowan (Baker); and his brother James McGowan (Jimmy). He is survived by: his children, Patricia Arbeiter (Edward) of Murphysboro, Pamela Tippy-Messer (Dale) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Paula McNeill (Charles) of Murphysboro, Perry McGowan (Angela) of O'Fallon, MO and Peggy Schulze (Bryan) of Murphysboro; his grandchildren, Nathan Tippy (Danielle) of Troy, MO, Samantha Jones (Kirk) of Asheboro, NC, Veronica Hinkle (Shane) of Vancouver, WA, Benjamin Tippy (Rose) of Warrenton, MO, Matthew Heine of Murphysboro, Sarah, Susannah McGowan of O'Fallon, Jasmine and Jessie Schulze of Murphysboro; and his great grandchildren, David, Deborah, Rebekah, Joshua, Jonathan and Emily.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of love may be directed to the Church of the Nazarene in Murphysboro and will be accepted at the funeral.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawshaw Funeral Home



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