Gerald F. McCown, 90, of Seadrift, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Thursday, December 15, 2011. He was born May 4, 1921, in Iowa Park to the late Benjamin Owen and Fannie Beasley McCown. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce McCown; daughters, Barbara Levine, Joyce Key, Lynda Hunter, Glynda Sexton, Darlene Cox, and Sheralyn Maddux; grandchildren, Megan, Jennifer, Derek, Kelley, Wendy, Floyd, Leslie, Sarah, and Levi; and great-grandchildren, Gabrielle, Benjamin, Mason, Kiley, Karley, Drew, Alexis, Dustin, Chance, Halie, Uriah, Elijah, Clyde, Riley, and Reagan.

He was preceded in death by parents; sisters, Dorris Mullins and Elgah Lee Hinson; and brothers, Glen Eugene, Hollis, Milton and Billy McCown.

Funeral service was held Monday, December 19, 2011, at First Assembly of God in Seadrift, Rev. Tim Smith and Dennis Wittnebert officiating. Interment followed at Seadrift Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of the Calhoun County Veterans Honor Guard.

Pallbearers were: Andy McRoberts, Cody Hobbs, Derek Sexton, Leslie King, Levi King, and Dennis Key. Honorary pallbearers: Ronnie Miller, Joe Hunter, Terry Maddux, Leroy Key, Michael Cox and Jerome Levine.