Jimmy Roy Gowan Obituary

The memory of Jimmy Roy Gowan of Cherokee, Alabama, who passed away on September 4, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Charlie Ruth Gowan; his parents, Justin Hendrix and Lottie Ruth Gowan; and his sons-in-law, Roy Matsuno and Johnny Ward.

He is survived by: his daughters, Sherry Matsuno, Ann Cox (John) and Michelle Ward; his siblings, Ann Pierce, Mamie Tyler, Marion Aunspaugh (Wayne) and Justin Hendrix Gowan, Jr. (Kristal); his grandchildren, Kristie Ghrigsby, Johnathan Ward, Kayla Bobo (Coty), Jared Cox (Carly) and Nathan Cox (Caitlin); and his great grandchildren, John Mikel Ward, Margaret Ward, Kaylin Ward, Ashlee Olsen and Conan Cox.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parkinson's Research.