James Gowan, Jr.

SANTEE - James C. "Shadow" Gowan, Jr., 74, of Santee, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Lexington Medical Center. Jim was born July 11, 1941 in Spartanburg, S.C. He was the son of the late James C. Gowan, Sr. and the late Pauline Comer Gowan. He was a Mason, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. Jim was the Sales Manager with Knight's Precast in Summerville, S.C. for the last 15 years and played a vital role in the company's success. Surviving are his life partner, Sharon Winningham of Santee, S.C., a son, James C. (Sandy) Gowan III of Enoree, S.C.; daughters, Cindy (Mark) Quillen of Spartanburg, S.C., and Sandy (Tommy) Hance of Reidville, S.C.; a sister, Barbara (Joe) Alley of Lexington, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. A service, for Jim's many friends in the lower part of the state, will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm, Avinger Funeral Home, 2274 Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill, S.C. 29059. The Rev. Jim Palmer will officiate and the family will receive friends after this service at the funeral home. Services in Spartanburg, S.C. will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307 as follows: Visitation - 1:00 pm- 1:45 pm with the funeral service at 2:00 pm. A graveside service will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, S.C. The Rev. Dr. Lynne Alley-Grant, Jim's niece, will officiate. Memorials may be made to Canoeing for Kids, 114 Riverchase Ct., Lexington, SC 29072. Avinger Funeral Home and The J. F. Floyd Mortuary are serving the Gowan family. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James "Shadow" C. Gowan, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.