Thomas Eugene McGowen, 59, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
He was an avid fan of the Miami Hurricanes and Miami Heat. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities. He was employed at Winn-Dixie for more than 20 years.
He leaves behind a loving wife of 26 years, Catherine Sweets McGowen; two daughters, Thomasina McGowen and Dana Sweets; two granddaughters, Janee Simmons and Brianna Johnson; one great-grandson, Da’bryon Johnson; mother-in-law, Addie Sweets; father-in-law, Bunion Sweets; three sisters, Dollie Watkins (Romal Chambers), Janice Ford (Minister Vaughn Ford) and Patricia Thompson (Pastor Bernard Thompson); two brothers, Jackie McGowen (Antoinette) and Johnny Edwards (Constance) of Rochester, N.Y.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many sorrowing friends.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 10 S. 10th St., Fernandina Beach. His brother-in-law Pastor Bernard Thompson will deliver the eulogy.
Wake and viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 26, at the church. The lineup for the funeral will be at 715 Vernon St., Fernandina Beach.
Hall, Jones & Brown Funeral Home, Brunswick, Ga.