Jonathan Dwayne Fagan

Jonathan Dwayne Fagan obituary, Marceline, MO

Jonathan Dwayne Fagan

Jonathan Fagan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delaney Funeral Home - Marceline on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jonathan Dwayne Fagan, December 4, 1983 – August 27, 2025 Jonathan Dwayne Fagan, aged 41, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, with his wife by his side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. His strength and grace during his illness were a testament to his profound Christian faith and his trust in God's eternal plan. Jonathan was born on December 4, 1983, in Brookfield, Missouri, to David and Patti (Sprague) Fagan. He was united in marriage to Ashley (Spears) Fagan on October 28, 2013, at Bethany Baptist Church in Marceline, Missouri. Jonathan was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and served as a Superintendent/BD for Nooter Construction. He was an avid outdoorsman with a deep passion for hunting and archery. Jonathan also enjoyed traveling, golfing, fishing, motocross, and, most of all, spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Ashley Fagan of Chillicothe, MO; daughters Brooklyn Smith of Linn, MO, Katelyn Downing (Chisum) of Creston, IA, and Kylee Clariday of Stewartsville, MO; son Cooper Clariday of Chillicothe, MO; and granddaughter Ada Downing of Creston, IA. He is also survived by his parents, David and Patti Fagan of Marceline, MO; brothers Lucas (Taylor) Fagan of Bucklin, MO, and Marc (Katherine) Fagan of Rolla, MO; Parent-in-laws, Steve and Valerie Spears of Chillicothe, MO; Brother-in-law Clayton (Megan) Spears of Oskaloosa, IA; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. To know Jonathan was to love him. His smile lit up a room. He never met a stranger, always saw the best in others, and gave his all to support and uplift those around him. He lived with a generous heart.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 10:30 am, at the Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield, MO. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Chillicothe, MO. Visitation will be Monday, September 1, 2025, from 3 to 7pm at the Wright Funeral Home in Brookfield. Memorials are suggested to the Jonathan "Stretch" Fagan Memorial Scholarship. Arrangements are under the direction of Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline, MO.
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