James R Geary

February 15, 1936 - February 21, 2021

James “Jim” R. Geary, age 85, of Bourbonnais, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1936, in Mormon, Kentucky, the son of Nonnie and Jenny (Haney) Geary. Jim married Jacquelene Damron on June 16, 1957 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Kankakee. Jim retired from Waste Management. He loved gardening, fixing things, cooking out with the boys and attending all the grandchildren’s activities. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan. Jim was a member of the United States National Guard. Jim is survived by his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim (Michelle) Geary of Altorf, John (Amy) Geary of Kankakee; one daughter, Beth Galloway (Don Allen) of Kankakee; one sister-in-law, Peggy Shutter of Bourbonnais; six grandchildren, Jennifer Galloway, Kristin (Brad) Phillips, Randy Geary, Torin Geary, Jack Geary, Hannah Geary; two great grandchildren, Olivia, Willow; several nieces and nephews in Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio and Florida. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and one brother. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. funeral service on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Bourbonnais. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Reverend Scott Henley will officiate. Burial will follow at Kankakee Memorial Gardens, in Aroma Township. Memorials are made to the donor’s choice.