Thomas Lee McGowan

Thomas L. McGowan, 77 of Raymond died October 13, 2023, at UPH Allen Hospital. He was born October 24, 1945, in Mason City, the son of Merlin L. "Mac" and Hazel Mae Thomas McGowan.

He graduated from West High School. Later he graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in accounting.

Tom married Kathy A. Terhune on May 18, 1968, at the Trinity American Lutheran Church, Waterloo. Together, they owned and operated McGowan's Furniture with their family since 1969. He was the president of Fountain View Assoc in Florida, Pro-Tem Mayor and city council member of Raymond. He was a member of the Waterloo First United Methodist Church and attended Prairie Lakes Church. Tom loved his family. He enjoyed biking, going to the grocery store, helping negotiate vehicle purchases for the family, loved eating chocolate covered peanuts and spending time with his dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Raymond. Son, T.J. (Lisa) McGowan of Cedar Falls. Daughter, Nicole McGowan (Martez) of Waterloo. His grandchildren: Adonis (Derek), Cade, Terril (Shireena), Mersadies, Taytum, Saadiq, Elijah and Bella. Great grandchild, Teigan. Sister, Alys Jo (Ken) Lawson of Bettendorf.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be 1:30 Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Waterloo First United Methodist Church.

Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Waterloo First United Methodist Church, American Heart Assoc, and Cedar Bend Humane Society.

Condolences may be sent to www.lockefuneralservices.com.