Jean Paul VanGeel, 63, of Florence, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Mr. VanGeel was born in Belgium, as son of Alice Scrayen Austin. He loved fishing and spending time with Cohen, and was a frustrated Miami Dolphins fan.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Annetta Gibson VanGeel; sons, Levon Huynh, Shaun Huynh (Ryan), and Cohen Watford; brother, David Austin; nieces, Gillian and Luca Austin.