James Geohagan

James Douglas “Cap” Geohagan left this earth on December 9, 2020 to join his bride Debra Dawson Geohagan in their heavenly home. He arrived in time for their 45th wedding anniversary which would have been December 13, 2020. They were married in 1975 in Malden, MO and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2020.

James “Doug” was born March 24, 1949 in Jacksonville, FL to Labron Gray and Lydia Annie Geohagan who both preceded him in death. 

James built power transmission lines for Richard & Associates in the early 70’s which led him to southeast Missouri where he met Debra. They eventually married and settled here, in September 1976 James went to work for Kennett City LIght Gas & Water in the electric department where he eventually became Line Superintendent and retired from there in January 2007. 

James served the Lord and served people in any way that he could. He spent many years leading the local boys scout troop 89. He has served as Sunday school teacher, youth leader, van driver, helped with bulletins, served as a yokefellow and did anything else he could at Third Street Baptist Church. Before Covid, he went weekly to visit and deliver bulletins to the local nursing home residents as well as homebound people in the community. He volunteered his time at Kennett OAKS nutrition center where he thoroughly enjoyed spending part of his days with the people there. James was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association where he served as Chaplain for a time and loved to hand out bibles and share Christ’s love with those he came in contact with. Cap was also a member of Kennett Kiwanis where he loved to spend his time working the concession stands for basketball and soccer. 

Most people who knew James “Cap” would have been asked about eating dead chicken, if they had ancestors or many other quirky jokes that he would say. His waitresses would often be asked if they stuck their finger in his drink to sweeten it up for him. He called lots of people grandma or grannie, and always asked for his senior discount. He loved fishing and spent hours on the local lake in his boat. He also loved spending time with his grandkids and spoiling them.

Survivors include his oldest son Douglas Jay & wife Stephanie of Bernie, his youngest son Ashley Brent & wife Brandi of Kennett. Grandchildren, Brent & Andrew Geohagan of Bernie, Dawson & Ashlyn Geohagan of Kennett and Mackenzie Meese of Bernie. Three sisters, Frances Richerson of Andalusia, AL; Mildred Pettie of Andalusia, AL & Linda Durden of Ozark, AL, Church grandchildren Ella Jones, Zoie Cook & Kalei Cook, several nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers; Wayne Geohagan & Richard Geohagan, one sister; Montrel Smith.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Landess Funeral Home chapel from 11-12pm. Funeral services will follow in the Landess chapel at 12:00pm. Brother Bud Evans officiating. 

Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden. 

In Lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to 

Kennett OAKS Nutrition Center, 

100 E Harrison St, 

Kennett, MO 63857

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