James R. Gowing
June 20, 1945 - January 9, 2020
James R. Gowing, 74 of Altus, Arkansas died Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was an Artist and Designer. He was born June 20, 1945 in Altus, Arkansas to Chloe and Agnes Harris Gowing. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Paul Gowing; and a sister, Nina Brown. He is survived by his wife, Willene Harris Gowing of Altus; a son, Greg Gowing and wife Crystal of Altus; a sister, Ruth Ballard of Baltimore, Maryland; and four grandchildren, Kenyon, Graysen, Foster, and Adeline Gowing. Family will visit with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 14th at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 West Commercial Street Ozark. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jamie Kendrick officiating and burial at Harris Cemetery under direction of Shaffer Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers are Derion Walker, Todd Harris, Paul Louis Kendrick, Bobby Standridge, Rick Hurst, Garrett Walker, Scott Burns, Jimmy Zolliecoffer, and Cody Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are Gratton Harris, Rhan Walker, Vernon Rice, Cardith Walker, Michael Scott Irby, Lewis Rue, Kayne Satterfield, Alice Pruitt, Lonnie Turner, Noah Standridge, Heather Masingale, Michael Harris, and Don Neumeier.
James R. Gowing, 74 of Altus, Arkansas died Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was an Artist and Designer. He was born June 20, 1945 in Altus, Arkansas to Chloe and Agnes Harris Gowing. He was preceded in death by his parents; a... View Obituary & Service Information