Joshua James McGowen

He is survived by his parents: Tim and Shelly McGowen; Step-Father Darwin Harting (Rebecca); siblings Ashley Berrow (Joe), Caleb McGowen and Haley Murphy (Jessie); Grandparents Jim and Joanne Thornsberry, Jackie Whitmer, Jenette Lobb, and Faye and Dibbs Harting; two adorable nieces, Emmy and Josie, who were the light of his world, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by grandfathers, Chuck Whitmer and Leon Lobb.

Josh was a 2005 graduate of Louisville Male High School where he displayed his singing and dancing talents as a member of Show Choir for 4 years. He attended Lincoln Tech where his love of working on cars was unmatched and followed him into his military career. He was a 4-year veteran of the United States Army where he served in Iraq as a vehicle mechanic.

At home, Josh worked at Century Entertainment as a security systems technician tackling any job that came his way. He quickly became a top technician and a master in his trade. There was not a job he couldn’t help fix or setup. He was intelligent and gifted beyond his years.

We will fondly remember Josh’s bright smile and his deep love for his family. Our broken hearts will forever feel the loss and emptiness of his absence.

A private celebration of Josh’s life will be held at Evergreen Funeral Home.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Josh’s name to The Arrow Fund or Wounded Warrior Project.