John G. Gowin

Mr. John G. Gowin, 90, of Frederick, MD died on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Country Meadows, Frederick, MD.

He was the husband of the late Edythe D. Gowin.

They were married 55 years. Born on January 28, 1919 in Avon N.Y., he was the son of the late Myron N. and Grace Taylor Gowin.

An Army veteran of World War II, he served in Iceland for two years before participating in the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. After the war, he continued his military service in the Air Force Reserve retiring in 1968 as a Senior Master Sergeant. He was a life member of the American Legion.

John was a career federal employee who retired from the National Security Agency in 1975.

An outgoing, friendly person he was happiest when surrounded by family and friends and was very active in the social activities at Country Meadows where he resided. Formerly he served as past president of several Senior Citizen groups and was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Woodbine where he could be found most Sundays greeting congregation members.

John was a life long sports enthusiast who enjoyed bowling, golf, playing pool and watching his favorite teams.

Surviving is a son John R. Gowin and his wife Marcia of Ijamsville. Grandchildren Daniel Gowin and wife Krista of Hagerstown, Laura Crawford and husband Cody of Harpers Ferry, WV., Eric (Joey) Gowin of Ijamsville, Emily Gowin of Ijamsville, Michael Gowin and wife Cindy of Bryantown and Robert Gowin and wife Cathy of Orland, Fl. Great Grandchildren Sarah and Trevor Gowin, Noah, Aidan and Ileigh Crawford, Peyton and Michael Gowin Jr., and Caitlyn Gowin. Daughter in law Susan Gowin of Bryantown. Brother Roland Gowin of Arizona. Sisters Cora Phillips of New York and Grace Hall of Florida.

Mr. Gowin was preceded in death by a son James Michael Gowin, a brother Gerald Gowin and a sister Margie Abott.

Visitation: Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Monday November 9, at 11:00am. The Reverend Roger Rinker will officiate. Interment will be in Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood.

Services: Friends may call on Sunday, November 8, from 6-8pm at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 East Ridgeville, Blvd. Mt. Airy.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21702.