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William McGowan Obituary

William Oliver McGowan III Summerville - William Oliver McGowan III, 78, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 30, 2021. His funeral service will be held at the graveside Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Bill was born August 22, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, and pre-deceased by his parents, William Oliver McGowan, Jr. and Anne Isgette McGowan; and his daughter, Courtney Kristine McGowan. He was a salesman for Forms & Supply until his retirement. Bill is survived by his sister, Carolyn McGowan Horton of Fort Mill SC; nephew J. Randall McInnis (Robin); niece, Julie Anne McInnis; step-daughter, Jennifer Duke; great-nephews, Will and Alex McInnis; great-nieces, Olivia McInnis and Krystal Musselman (Randy); and great-grandnephew, Geordan Musselman. Minister of services will be his cousin, Alfred G. Johnson. Memorials may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd., N. Charleston, SC 29406 or Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Processing Center, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 13 to Nov. 16, 2021.

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Kim Hix

November 17, 2021

I sure have had a wonderful time loving you Uncle Bill You have made life fun & i thank you for being part of mine. You are one of a kind, wonderful person. I will miss you. Party on in glory land and we will meet up later.

Kim Hix

November 17, 2021

I sure have had a wonderful time loving you Uncle Bill You have made life fun & i thank you for being part of mine. You are one of a kind, wonderful person. I will miss you. Party on in glory land and we will meet up later.

Patty Fulmer

November 16, 2021

Bill was a devoted/provider father to his daughter Courtney McGowan who is predeceased and as they say "through thick and thin". He was a true Charlestonian and had a great sense of humor and always stories to tell. He will be missed by all who knew him and may he rest in peace.....Patty

Kim Leazer

November 14, 2021

Bill was a special part of the FSI Family. We are sad to say goodby to a unique southern gentleman who we all enjoyed talking to and hearing his stories. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family for your loss.

Frank Atkinson

November 14, 2021

My most sincere sympathy to the McGowan family. Bill and I were members of the Rivers Class of 1961 and I will always remember him as a guy who always had that great smile and personality.

Larry Abrams

November 4, 2021

With deepest sympathy in your loss...Bill was a unique individual and will be missed by all.

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2:00 p.m.

Carolina Memorial Gardens

7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406

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232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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