Ray Geeson

Funeral services for Mr. Gene Ray Geeson, 87, of Louisiana, Missouri, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3rd at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. Mr. Steven Ince officiating. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Geeson passed away on February 26, 2013 at the Moore-Pike Nursing Home in Bowling Green, Missouri. He was born on September 3, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri to Arthur and Esther Lane Geeson. He was married to Doris Young on April 19, 1948 in Columbia, Missouri. He later was married to Nancy Cadwallader on July 18, 1987 in Louisiana, Missouri. He is survived by 1 son, Todd Geeson (Jennifer) of Mexico, Missouri, 2 daughters, Lynn Geeson (Tony Menditto) of Columbia, Missouri and Marla Geeson (Curt Ries) of Louisiana, Missouri, 1 step-son, Steven Ince (Bryca) of Louisiana, Missouri, 6 grandchildren, Jordan Geeson of Mexico, Missouri, Maggie Geeson of Mexico, Missouri, Theresa Menditto of Columbia, Missouri, Lauren Ince, Lanee Ince, and Dallas Ries all of Louisiana, Missouri, and a brother, Don Geeson (Sara) of Deltaville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Geeson on July 17, 1977. Mr. Geeson was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII serving in Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He owned and operated the Young’s Variety Store in Louisiana for over 25 years. He also worked as Superintendent for the City of Louisiana Water Department for 10 years and did maintenance for Jay Thomas Properties until retiring. Ray loved golf and playing with the children in his life. His ultimate enjoyment was while golfing with his children. He had many friends at Pike County Country Club and he especially enjoyed the annual golf trip each spring to the Gulf. He also enjoyed boating and fishing. He had been a member of the Calvary Episcopal Church and had also attended the First Baptist Church in Louisiana for over 20 years. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Joe Martin, Tony Menditto, Emmitt Niffen, David Cadwallader, Rule Campbell, Carter Vieira, Emily Calvin, and Sara Estes. Active Pallbearers will be Jerry Smith, Brandy Branstetter, Robert Turpin, Jordan Geeson, Bobby Thompson, and John Sitton. Memorial donations may be made to Pike County Hospice or the American Lung Association in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Drive, Louisiana, Missouri 63353. On-line condolences may be sent at www.collierfuneral.com.

Ray Geeson

September 3, 1925 - February 26, 2013