Mr. Housan McGovern, age 81, of Pearson, GA passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at his residence in Pearson, GA. Mr. McGovern was born on September 27, 1928 to the late Henry and Lula Douglas McGovern in Pearson, GA. Mr. McGovern was a farmer and a member of the Sunnyside Church. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with burial following in the Arna Cemetery. Survivors include: wife: Mavis Smith McGovern, Pearson, GA; son: Kenneth Lee (Gay) McGovern, Douglas, GA; daughter: Debra (Mann) Corbitt, Axson, GA; sister: Betty Murl Basemore, Pearson, GA; 5 grandchildren: William Henry Corbitt, Axson, GA; Wendee (Stephen) Spradley, Tifton, GA; Lee McGovern, Douglas, GA; Weslee (Arron) Lollie, Douglas, GA; Logan McGovern, Douglas, GA; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p. m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.