In Memory

In Memory: J.C. Feger, MMA Activities and Recreation Specialist

J.C. Feger passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 6, 2019, at his home. He was a valued member of the Missouri Military Academy summer programs team from 2016 to 2019 and most recently as a member of our commandant’s department as activities and recreation specialist.

J.C. was born April 13, 1980, in Mexico, the son of Joseph Andrew Feger and Debbie Kay (Woods) Feger. He was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America, earning many honors and awards such as: Eagle Scout, Founder’s Award, Silver Beaver, Vigil Award, Order of the Arrow, former Nampa-Tsi Lodge Chief, and Associate Lodge Adviser. He was trained as an EMT, certified as a lifeguard and in climbing and rappelling. He was active with the Polar Bear Plunge and was a member of the Kiwanis. J.C. enjoyed mapping caves and loved Irish things.

Survivors include his mother, Debbie Feger of Mexico; his father, Joe (Dot) Feger of Mexico; one brother, Josh (Beth) Feger of Mexico; two nephews, Hunter and Drew Feger, both of Mexico; his special friend, Bethany McCormick; maternal grandmother, Ann Woods of Mexico; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

J.C. was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Wilbert “Woody” Woods; paternal grandparents, Leo and Lucille Feger; two aunts, Kathy Griffith and Brenda Durham; and four uncles, Mark Feger, Don Feger, Galen Feger and Delmar Feger.

Services for J.C. Feger took place in Centennial Gymtorium on MMA’s campus on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The MMA Band was honored to perform during the celebration of life, and members of the Honor Guard were also present. Cadet John Murphy, MMA battalion commander and an Eagle Scout, served as a pallbearer to help honor J.C.’s connection to both the Academy and Boy Scouts.

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