We bid farewell to Fred McGowen of Charlotte, North Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2024 at the age of 76. Fred touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Fred McGowen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his siblings, Jack and Diane. He is survived by : his wife Mary R. McGowen; his children, Michelle Williams (Dale) and Fred "Bookie" McGowen III; his grandchildren, Jessica Cooper, Brandon Cooper (Harley), Heather Douglas (Evan) and Benjamin McGowen; his sister Phyllis O'Shields; and his stepchildren, Renee, George and Melissa. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.

A committal service was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Crown Memorial Park (9620 Rodney St, Pineville, NC 28134).

The family kindly requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Fellowship Baptist Church (11416 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28227) in memory of Freddie McGowen.