A. J. Bohannan, 89 of Knob Noster, Missouri; formerly of Warrensburg passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A. J. was born March 26, 1933 in Fayetteville, Arkansas the son of Claude Jefferson Bohannan and Dorothy "Irene" (Gamble) Bohannan.  With the aid of his father, he enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, retiring after 22 years of service.  He was united in marriage to Geneva May Fipps on August 11, 1956 in Neosho, Missouri.  The couple resided in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Bethany Oklahoma, where he graduated from Bethany Nazarene College with a Bachelor's in Sociology and Theology.  Next, the couple resided in Waurika, Oklahoma where A. J. held his first pastoral position in a Nazarene church.  Next, they relocated to Taneyville, Missouri where he pastured at the Branson Nazarene Church. A. J. eventually became a child welfare worker.

They eventually moved to Warrensburg, where he was a State Probation and Parole officer for 21 years.  Later, the couple lived near Chilhowee and then Knob Noster.  He was a member of the Naval Reserves for 21 years and also Knob Noster V.F.W., Post #4195.  A. J. was a 47 year member of the Masons, more recently of the Corinthian Lodge in Warrensburg.  He was an ordained Elder of the Nazarene church.  He also had a private pilot's license.  A. J. currently was a member of Knob Noster United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Geneva; daughter: Caunita L. Correa (Kenneth) of Knob Noster, MO; two sons: Randall J. Bohannan (Marilyn) of Centerview, MO and Edward L. Bohannan (Janet) of Chilhowee, MO; thirteen grandchildren; twenty eight great grandchildren and another one or two on the way; and a half brother: John Ness (Roxanne) of Joplin, MO.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at the Knob Noster Cemetery with Pastors Bob Seaman and Shelby Seelinger co-officiating. Graveside Military Honors will be provided by U. S. Navy Honor Guard.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Memorial Contributions may be left to the Knob Noster United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net