Jesse Louis Adams Gowen, age 25 passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. He was born in Lexington on December 29, 1996, to Jack and Lisa Mullen Gowen. He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Holly Ann Mullen; a grandfather, Robert Gowen; a grandmother, Adele Gowen; his great-grandparents, Cecil and Bertha Riley, Julian and Margaret Adams and Marshall and Gladys Mullen.
Jesse was the fourth child of five children and grew up in Cynthiana and Florence, KY. He graduated from Harrison County High School and attended Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington. Jesse was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Jesse was known for his love of films, books, music, and sports. He enjoyed playing guitar, being with his dog, Prince, discussing obscure films and literature, and attending sports events. Jesse’s favorite teams included the Reds, the Bengals, and the Nashville Predators. He loved to share his interests and hobbies with his family. Jesse enjoyed spending time with his brothers and sister, and was acknowledged as a loving, attentive uncle to his nieces and nephews. Jesse was a friend to many and was recognized for his compassion, sense of humor, and contagious smile.
Besides his parents he is survived by three brothers, James Harrison Gowen, John Stephen (Kelsey) Gowen, Joseph Paul Mullen (Stephanie) Gowen; one sister, Julia (David) Gowen Adams; grandfather, Jimmy Mullen; grandmother, Marianne Mullen; three nieces, Evelyn Gowen, Riley Adams, and Clare Gowen; three nephews, John B. Gowen, Jude Gowen, and Cameron Adams and a special dog, Prince.
Mass of Christian burial will be conducted Monday, October 17, 2022, 6:00 P.M. at St. Edward Catholic Church. Father Britton Hennessey will officiate the services. Burial will be at a later time in Jacksonville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St, Edward Catholic School, 107 Walnut Street, Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031.View and sign the guestbook at www.warefuneralhome.com