Charles Edmond Geary, Jr.

Cremation arrangements for Mr. Charles Edmond Geary, Jr., 65 of Kilgore are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Geary completed his earthly journey on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his home in Kilgore, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born on November 24, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Doris Mayhue Geary and Charles Edmond Geary, Sr. He married the love of his life Cathy Geary on July 21, 1978. They shared forty-five joyful years of marriage together and three daughters. Mr. Geary worked for CPI for over thirty years as an inspector in the communication industry before his retirement. He enjoyed watching his Arkansas Razorbacks play, cooking for his family, fishing, going to the boats in Shreveport, and working on home improvement projects. His favorite times were spent with his family. They were truly his source of happiness. He attended every dance recital and drill team performance for all three of his daughters and nothing made him happier than having all his daughters’ home. He loved the sound of his home being filled with laughter. He was the ultimate girl dad! Charles was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Cathy Geary of Kilgore, Texas; daughters, Jacqueline Geary Towers and husband Josh of Frisco, Texas and Lauren Geary Netecke and husband Michael of Kristiansand S., Norway, and Meleah Geary Canon and husband Kevin of Kilgore, Texas; granddaughter Penelope Austin Canon of Kilgore, Texas; mother-in-law Jean Smith of Kilgore, Texas; brother-in-law Kenny Smith and wife Sarah of Richardson, Texas; sister-in-law Rachel Smudin and husband George of Delaware; niece Jolie Perzinski and husband RJ of Delaware; and nephews Hollis and Landon Smith of Richardson, Texas.

He was proceeded in death by his father Charles Edmond Geary, Sr. and his favorite dog, a Yorkie named Alf who he affectionately called his spirt animal.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or at https://www.stjude.org/give.html.

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