Samuel M. McGowan

April 29, 1940 - February 13, 2021

North Augusta, SC – Private Funeral Services for Mr. Samuel M. McGowan, 80, who entered into rest February 13, 2021, will be conducted in the Posey Funeral Chapel with Pastor Alex Chartier officiating. Those not in attendance may view the service via livestream, Friday at 4 o’clock at the following link: http://www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com/obituaries/permalink/9844405/LTWebcast. Graveside Services will be conducted in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Mr. McGowan was a native of Minneapolis, MN, having made North Augusta, SC his home for the past 22 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Airforce, retiring as a Major with a decorated career from Wright Patterson Air Force Base with 22 years of service. Mr. McGowan will be fondly remembered as a Christian man and a true patriot, who instilled his love for country in his children. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who adored his family. Mr. McGowan was preceded in death by his sister, Francine Barasch. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Linda L. McGowan; three daughters, Jean Accurso, Columbus, OH, Julie (Robert) Townsend, Hesperia, CA; Holly (Brian) Veron, Temecula, CA; a brother, David (Lynn) McGowan; a brother-in-law, Ron Barasch; seven grandchildren, Juliane, Jenilee, Jonathon, Sammy, Justin, Alexandra, Brandon; three great-grandchildren, Ryder, Sawyer, Delilah; a niece and several nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.