Milton Ambrus Gowins, Sr. passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019. He was born on February 1, 1923, in Birmingham, Alabama. Milton grew up in Gardendale and attended Mortimer Jordan High School. He graduated from the University of Alabama on May 29, 1960, with a BS degree in Civil Engineering. Prior to serving in WWII, Milton worked as a lineman for Alabama Power. He enlisted in the Army Air Force during WWII and served as a pilot with the rank of 2nd Lt. He continued his military career through the Korean War. Milton worked as Chief Draftsman for Oneal Steel and Senior Structural Engineer for Rust Engineering.
He is survived by his children, Milton A. (Mickey) Gowins, Jr. (Lisa), Dennis C. Gowins, and Patti Gowins Swanson (Mark), along with four grandchildren.
Milton is preceded in death by his loving wife, Lorena Hopper Gowins; daughter in law, Sharon Lawrence Gowins; and grandson, Michael Gowins.
A visitation will be held at Southern Heritage Funeral Home on Friday, October 18, 2019, from 1:00-2:00 pm, with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 pm. Burial with military honors will take place at Southern Heritage Cemetery.