James Paul Fogarty passed quite unexpectedly on November 29 from a collision while riding his gas-powered bicycle. James was happily born September 5, 1993, in Tulsa.  He is survived by his mother, Georgia Phillip, of Tulsa, Father, Paul Fogarty, of Eureka Springs, Grandma Bonnie Doughan, of Tulsa, as well as Cora Phillip, George Phillip, Shane Phillip, Cousin Sara, Edward Fogarty, Charles Fogarty, and over 40 other direct family members. After a serious previous accident and head injury, James developed illness and struggled to completely recover. James was baptized at St. Bernard's in Tulsa and received first communion at St. Elizabeth`s in Eureka Springs. James enjoyed fishing as a child but excelled at abstract painting. He was a skilled beekeeper, establishing the Pine Apple Bee Ranch in Washburn. He built boxes, frames, caught wild swarms, raised bees, extracted honey, bottled, labeled, sold, and donated honey. He also made and sold specialty beeswax candles.  In addition, He built e-bikes, and gas-powered bicycles. James recently became a gas-powered bicycle riding enthusiast. With the help of his friend, Eric, James developed the skills necessary to repair and maintain the bike, He was truly happy, and free when riding. Please join us in remembering his warm smile, the joy he brought, the love he gave, and his desire to help others.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rock Springs Baptist Church, Washburn.

Arrangements are under the direction on White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.