Ernest Gowin Sr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ernest Gowin Sr. of Mechanicsville, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 94, on November 23, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Beatrice Gowin; his son Ernest Gowin, Jr.; his parents, Percy Gowin and Elizabeth Criddle; and his sister Mildred Vaughan.
He is survived by: his children, Douglas Gowin (Karen) and Gloria Melfa (Jim); his grandchildren, Michelle Wilson, Tiffany Wilkerson (Matt), Matthew Gowin (Amanda), Michael Melfa (Jessica), Chris Melfa (Megan), Marissa Gowin, Dyllan Gowin and Madison Gowin; his great grandchildren, Coleman Mundie, Jessie Wilson, Seth Wilson, Jack Adams, Maia Melfa, Maddie Melfa, Christopher Gowin and Delilah Melfa; and his great great grandchild Tyler Mundie.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
