Joseph Allen Geoghagan

Highlands, NC - Joseph Allen Geoghagan, age 66, of West Cypress Lane, Highlands, NC passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Stephens County, GA, the son of the late James Lamar and Myrtle Sapp Geoghagan. He was a welder and was of the Methodist faith. He was Pit Master for Blue Valley BBQ Competition Cooking Team. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and racing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Judy Bennett Geoghagan; two sons, Clinton Geoghagan and his wife Geanine of Martin, GA and Michael Geoghagan and his wife, Kristi of Franklin, NC; three grandchildren, Seth Masten, Bryson Geoghagan and Elijah Geoghagan. One sister also survives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bo Geoghagan.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 2 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands with the Rev. Luis Ortiz officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 4:00-6:00PM, two hours prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.