Blaine Paul McGowan

Blaine Paul McGowan, 24, of South Haven, died Sunday, December 20, 2015.  He was born July 11, 1991 to Paul and Barbara McGowan, in Lawton Oklahoma.  Blaine was the big brother to Mikayla and Miles, who looked up to him with the utmost respect and admiration. Blaine was a 2010 graduate of South Haven High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball and wrestled.  He was also a 2014 graduate of Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio, where he received his Bachelors in Criminal Justice.  He also was an integral part of the Defiance Yellow Jacket football team where he played Middle linebacker.  Blaine was also a member of the national guard Cavalry scout unit where he was considered one of the best soldiers in his unit. 

Blaine was employed as a Production Supervisor for American Axle, Three Rivers, Michigan.

Blaine was a leader by nature and was always looking to push people to do their best and to their potential.  He was always laughing and brought joy to many people.  Blaine's passing has brought much sadness to many, but the way he lived his life also brought happiness to many.  He will be remembered as a son, brother, friend, soldier, leader, football player and an all around great guy. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Tillie and Jerry Sparks and Lina McGowan.

Blaine is survived by his father, Paul McGowan, (Christina), his mother, Barbara McGowan, sister Mikayla, brother Miles and step-sisters Ciara and Regan.  Grandparents : Kenneth McGowan, Glen Cornwell, A.J. Ward, Barbara Cornwell, Aunts and Uncles Donna Maxson, Cassie Cornwell, Glen Cornwell Jr. Brad & Dee Tanksley, Eddie Sparks & Jeff Sparks  along with many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 06321 Blue Star Highway, South Haven, Michigan 49090. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 3:00 PM at the church with Pastor Eric Jarvis officiating. Contributions may be made in Blaine’s memory to the South Haven High School Football Team.