With heartfelt sorrow, the family of Johnnie C. “Grit” McGowan announces his passing on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Prisma Health of Laurens County. He is survived by his children: Ocasio Gary and Tina Butler both of Clinton, SC; his siblings: Otis McGowan, Charles McGowan and Brenda Gary all of Clinton, SC and Pearl Galliard of New York; his grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and close friends.

Services for Mr. Johnnie McGowan were held on May 28, 2025 in the Childs Funeral Home Chapel.His final resting place will be in the Orchard Park Memorial Gardens.

The family of Mr. Johnnie “Grit” McGowan would like to express our sincerest gratitude to each of you for all acts kindness shown during this dark hour. May each of you continued to be blessed.