Rufus McGowan Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2022 in Springfield, Massachusetts

Rufus McGowan Jr.

May 9, 1941 - June 22, 2022 (81 years old)

Springfield, Massachusetts

Rufus McGowan Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 22, 2022 in Springfield, Massachusetts

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Rufus McGowan Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rufus McGowan Jr. (Springfield, Massachusetts), who passed away on June 22, 2022, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rufus McGowan Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Rufus McGowan and Ocsie McGowan; his children, Ronnie McGowan and Miranda Linda McGowan; and his siblings, Lawrence McGowan, Jessie McGowan, Gary Simpson, Lear, Princeola Gambrell and Affie Hampton.

He is survived by : his wife Gwendolyn Porter-McGowan; his daughters, Rev Gail Green, Amanda "Shell" McGowan-Alexander, Kimberly Porter-Brown (Darro Jerome), Regina Cooper and Betty Anne Robbins; his siblings, William McGowan, Raymond McGowan, Shirley Watkins and Ossie Lee Kennedy; and his siblings-in-law, Barbara Simpson, Marilyn Bradshaw, Ruth Malone (Philip), Janice Daniels, Yvette Holmes (Anthony), Calleen Porter, Elmer Porter and Michael Porter (Audrey).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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July 5, 2022

Angela Thorpe wrote a sympathy message

“My sincerest condolences to the family of Mr Rufus I met Mr Rufus several years ago when he tenderly provided transportation for our children at MLK. It wasn’t until much after I discovered he sang his praises to God God be with the family Eternally grateful to have worked with Mr Rufus and to have heard him praise. He will be missed”


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June 29, 2022

Ernie A Airoldi Jr wrote a sympathy message

“Our condolences to Gwen and the whole family. Rufus will truly be missed on this earth, but he has shown a lot of us to live for Jesus through the holy Spirit. Heaven received another saint, which is our goal to be with our God, Jesus... May God give all of us the strength to remember Rufus, while mourning his loss to us and especially with Gwen and the family. God be with you...”


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21 Tinkham Rd, Springfield, MA 01129

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21 Tinkham Rd, Springfield, MA 01129

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