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Samuel E. McGowan, Jr.

April 25, 1942 - January 7, 2021
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Wiley Funeral Home Chapel in Granbury
400 Hwy. 377 East
Granbury, TX 76048
817-573-3000 |
Sunday 3/14, 2:00 pm

Samuel E. McGowan, Jr., 78, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. Sam was a financial industry icon for 51 years. With little more than determination, he worked his way up from Board Marker and Mail Clerk to become a Senior Vice President over the entire Southwestern United States region of Paine Webber (now UBS). After 33 years at Paine Webber, Sam opened a private practice of Investment Centers of America in Stephenville, Texas but continued to serve clients all over the country.
Sam, the son of Marguerite and Samuel E. McGowan, Sr. of Dallas, TX, was born April 25, 1942 in Dallas. On August 17, 1962, he married Marylyn Patton. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judy Cianciolo.
Sam is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marylyn, his daughter, Angela Dlugos, and her husband, Michael Dlugos, of Valley Mills, TX, his son, Michael McGowan, and his wife, Lacey McGowan, of Granbury, TX, and five grandchildren, Rachel Dlugos, Sara Dlugos, Emily Dlugos, Amanda Periman, and Connor McGowan.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM. on Sunday; March 14, 2021 at Wiley Funeral Home Chapel in Granbury, TX.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice.

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Wiley Funeral Home Chapel in Granbury
400 Hwy. 377 East
Granbury, TX 76048
817-573-3000 | Map
Sunday 3/14, 2:00 pm

Samuel E. McGowan, Jr., 78, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. Sam was a financial industry icon for 51 years. With little more than determination, he worked his way up from Board Marker and Mail Clerk to become a Senior Vice President over the entire Southwestern United States region of PaineContinue Reading

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Marilyn E Kellough left a message on March 13, 2021:
Sam's passing leaves a void in my heart. Many a golf games were played at Pecan Plantation and beyond. So many memories, but one stands out for me of he and Gene on their "electric scooters" when he and Marylyn visited us here in Arizona a few years back...so many laughs!
Sandy Varner left a message on March 6, 2021:
So very sorry that he is gone but I'm sure he's looking down and happy. He was such a nice guy and always so pleasant to see at the club.
Sherry/Michael Barrett left a message on March 5, 2021:
So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and had a boisterous personality and a beautiful smile! He helped my mother-n-law settle in to Waterview and always so generous with his financial advice.
Don and Diana Scoville left a message on March 4, 2021:
So sorry for your loss Marylyn. Prayers for you and your family at this difficult time
Bill and Laverne Lonon left a message on March 4, 2021:
Sam always had a smile and always called you by name. He loves bed playing golf. A real gentleman.
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Fain & Lynda Little left a message on March 4, 2021:
When we moved to Pecan I was invited to play some golf in SAMs group. He was the life of the group. The best of the best always routing for you, even when he couldn’t play he would go along and cheer for everyones shots. We always enjoyed Sam & Marilyn many years on Wednesday night dinners. He will be missed by his many friends. He knew everyone and everyone knew Sam.
Dick and Goldie Kelly left a message on March 4, 2021:
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He always had a smile and friendly words. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Jim and Rita Murphy left a message on March 4, 2021:
I remember how welcoming and friendly Sam and Marylyn were when we moved to Pecan. He was a great neighbor, we enjoyed many late afternoons on our patios for wine time. Sam invited me to join his Golf group and his poker group. I missed not being able to visit him these last several months. He was a wonderful man and I was blessed to have him as a dear friend. I will miss him. My condolences to the family.
Wiley Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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