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John McMahon Obituary
Leicester - John "Booger" McMahon, 56, of Leicester passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017. A native of Asheville, he was the son of the late Martin and Marietta Kindle McMahon. He wanted to make everyone laugh, and kept his sense of humor right up until his death. If he wasn't handing out candy, he was helping raise money for the VA Hospital Hospice or handing out at VFW Post 891.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Acuff McMahon; children, Jeremy (Myradel), Tabitha (Terry Owen), and JJ (Chyenne) McMahon; siblings, Marty (Val) and Eddie (Carolyn) McMahon and Bessie (John) Tomlin and Cheryl (JC) Cathey; grandchildren, Carl, Carvin, and Jeremy McMahon, Jr.; and beloved pets, Freckles, Ketchup and Charlotte.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, July 21 in the Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn Chapel of Faith. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm until the time of service on Friday. Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to CarePartners Foundation,PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813
Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn is assisting the family. Please visit www.moorefh.net to sign the online guest book.
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Charlotte Martin, SOMUC
July 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss JJ and for your family. I did not know your Dad but I wish I had, he sounds like a man full of fun and happiness. I know you will always miss him.
Lisa Allnutt Pettus
July 20, 2017
Childhood memories are those we never forget. They stick forever and are the ones that are mostly always happy and fun. And so it is with my memories of John (Booger) as we called him growing up on Crestland Road. He always made me laugh and I enjoyed playing with him and Marty, Eddie, Bessie and Cheryl. Those times were the best!! My prayers are with all the family as you mourn a good man who will be greatly missed. 22
Sharon Robertson
July 19, 2017
Booger and my dad were good friends.... I always enjoyed hearing their stories.They were always HILARIOUS..Such a sweet,kind,and caring person.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deborah Meyers McCarson
July 19, 2017
Bessie Ann, Cheryl, Eddie and Marty,
I just heard of Booger's passing. I want you to know that the whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember Booger when he was a baby and blacked my mother's (Grace) eye.
He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
Deborah Meyers McCarson
July 19, 2017
Bessie Ann, Cheryl, Eddie and Marty:
I just heard of John's passing. I am remembering the whole family in my thoughts and prayers.
I remember John from the time he was a baby and blacked my mother's eye. He was a mess, but very lovable. He will be greatly missed.
JJ McMahon
July 19, 2017
My dad was a great person to be around. He always tried his best to make you laugh and to cheer you up if you were feeling down. He fought very hard for the past 4 years. I was glad to see him be able to go home for a few months where he loved to be with his cats before his passing. I know you are in a better place but I will still miss you daddy!
Ken & Yvonne Cassidy
July 19, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
July 19, 2017
Cheryl and Bessie, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Vanessa Spear
Tabitha McMahon
July 18, 2017
Daddy you will never be forgotten and will always be in my heart! I am so glad we was able to spend the past few years together, we have made some really good memories. You always knew how to make me laugh when I was down, how to pull the perfect prank, make people smile, give to others, help others in need, and of course knew how to sell anything! I'm going to miss our 2-4 hour phone calls just talking about old times or just watching tv together. There isn't enough words I can say on how I miss you every second of the day since you been gone but I know you are in heaven, not suffering, and running around like a wild child playing pranks, jokes, and watching over me. I will always love you and cherish our time together and I'm glad I was able to keep voicemails on my phone where you had called me. Love u so much daddy I miss you!
Greg & Marcia Allnutt
July 18, 2017
Booger was my childhood friend. We had a lot of good times together. He had a great since of humor. He made me laugh and I always enjoyed talking to him. He amazed me of all the ways he had to make money and to make deals. He had a natural gift for that. I enjoyed going to see him and watch him even work from bed. Marcia and I would bake chocolate chip cookies for him. His face would light up when we came in. He will be surely be missed but never forgotten. Are thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Redora "Myra " Breazeale
July 18, 2017
My condolences and prayers are with the family! Love you guys!
Cher Zurlinden
July 17, 2017
What a beautiful tribute. Praying for your family .
Mike and Kathy Buckner
July 17, 2017
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you peace and comfort.
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