Larry Ivan Gowen, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at the V.A. Hospital in Fayetteville. He was born December 1, 1936 in Success, AR to Houston and Iva Cox Gowen.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruth Anne Gowen; two sisters Sheila Fox and Peggy Bryant; and a brother Farrell Gowen.
Larry was a 1956 Knobel High School graduate in Knobel, AR. He was drafted into the US Army January 25, 1959. He received an honorable discharge in May, 1961. He served during the Berlin Crisis and the Vietnam Era (82nd Airborne). Larry was a 1968 graduate of Arkansas State University. He worked as a loan officer for PCA from 1969-70. Larry was an IGA Family Center Manager from 1970-1980. He then became manager/owner for IGA in Corning, AR from 1980-1983. Larry married Sue Moss on May 24, 1984. He then went on to work at the VA Hospital in Fayetteville from 1995-2005. Larry was a member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time on his farm.
He is survived by his wife Sue Moss Worsham Gowen of the home; a son Nick Gowen of Fayetteville; a step-son Mark Worsham of Murphy, Tx; granddaughters Abbey Gowen, Libby Smith and Bryn Gowen; 2 step-grandchildren Matt and Mary Worsham; and 6 step-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Beard’s Chapel with Pastor Steve Sheely officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date at the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Thinking of you Sue with much love,,
I will always remember him.i have known him since at least 1970.he never failed to tell everyone what a great nurse I was.i am sorry for your loss.he will be missed.love you guys.
Thank you for your service, Condolences to the family! RIP