Edward "Pap" Henderson McGown, 83, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 in Longview, Texas after an illness.

Pap was born on December 28, 1937 in Hemphill, Texas to Newton Hannibil McGown and Lela Bell Smith McGown.  He was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a member of Pine Park United Pentecostal Church.

Pap was a member of Pipeliner's Local 798 and spent many years working pipeline's all over the country.  He enjoyed traveling for his work and was particularly fond of his time spent in Alaska.  After retiring, he spent his time taking care of his cows and fishing out of Indian Mounds area on Toledo Bend Lake.  He also loved his grandchildren and spending time with them.

Pap is survived by his wife, Betty Ann McGown of Hemphill; sons, Shane McGown and wife, Lisa, of San Augustine and Todd McGown and wife, Angie, of Hudson; brother, Ellis McGown and wife, Linda, of San Augustine; sisters, Katy Newton and Mary Golden, both of San Augustine; and four grandchildren, Megan, Hallee, Mason, and Taylor.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 12, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rex White and Bro. Glen Morton officiating.

Burial will follow services in Meador Cemetery, located of Hwy. 87 North on Meador Cemetery Road in Milam, Texas with Jimmy Hanks, Mason McGown, Sean Griffin, Sean Morgan, Dakota DeWoody, and Zachery Spell serving as pallbearers.

You are invited sign online guest book or leave condolences and memories at starrfuneralhome.com.