We are sad to announce that on May 1, 2019 we had to say goodbye to Joel Leroy McGowan (Fort Gibson, Oklahoma), born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joel Leroy McGowan or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his brother Johnny; his children, Sherry Sells (Roy) of Muskogee, Debbie Choat (Cary) of Bartlesville, OK and Jody McGowan (Stacey) of Muskogee; his sisters, Linda Marshall (David) of Muskogee and Ann Burris (Emmett) of Muskogee; his grandchildren, Michael Parris, Robyn Wright, Phalan Jones, Dalton Wilson and Noah McGowan; and his great grandchildren, Taylor Ann Jones, Darcey Jo Wilson and Nash Joel Wilson. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

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Shipman Funeral Home & Crematory

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May 3, 2019

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May 07

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Gibson National Cemetery
1423 Cemetery Rd, Fort Gibson, OK 74434

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