CONFIRMED: Ervin C. Johnson, Veteran, US Air Force, Vietnam (50-26) 26 Mar 26
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Rd
San Antonio, TX 78239
USA
US AIR FORCE VETERAN – VIETNAM WAR
The family of Mr. Ervin C. Johnson, a US Air Force Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services, and the procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Ervin Clark Johnson, born in Terrell, Texas on May 28, 1943, to Horace and Gladys Johnson passed away on March 1, 2026, following a brief illness. Raised in San Antonio, Texas, Clark was a graduate of Edison High School, class of 1961. Immediately after graduation Clark enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving on active duty until 1965 and remaining in the Reserves until 1967. While in the Air Force he was trained in the field of purchasing management. This training enabled Clark to follow a lifelong career in purchasing, working at several aircraft corporations. In 2014, he retired as Senior Purchasing Agent for Lockheed Martin in Greenville, South Carolina.
At this time, he moved back to San Antonio to be closer to his parents and his son from his first marriage. He joined the VFW, Post #8315 in Schertz, where he became a very active and valuable member of Troop 805, Live Oak, Texas, serving as Treasurer and Assistant Scout Master.
Clark is preceded in death by his second wife, Susan Johnson, parents, Horace and Gladys Johnson, his sister Jean Gale Bowker (Paul), and his brother, Clifford A. Johnson.
He is survived by his son, Stephen Paul Johnson, many cousins, his nephew, Douglas Bowker (Kristen), his niece Denise Zucco (Jim), as well as his great-niece, Alexis Zucco, and great-nephews, Andrew Zucco and Colin Bowker, and his first wife, and dear friend Margaret Bowker Johnson.
WEATHER: Hi 90 / Lo 64, 0 % Chance of Rain, 88 % Humidity, Wind: 7 mph S
REQUESTOR: Vickie White, Family SPOX
STAGING: 12:00 pm, Thursday, March 26, 2026
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road
San Antonio, Texas 78239
https://goo.gl/maps/PvVo4T8zJinRcD1q6
BRIEFING: 12:15 pm
SERVICE: 1:00 pm
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road
San Antonio, Texas 78239
https://goo.gl/maps/PvVo4T8zJinRcD1q6
KSU: 2:00 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 2:10 pm
Chapel Hill Memorial Park
7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road
San Antonio, Texas 78239
https://goo.gl/maps/PvVo4T8zJinRcD1q6
RC: Tom “Tom Cat” Wilson
tomcatwilson2019@gmail.com
FC: Rich “Richie Rich” Pachecano
rich@pachecano.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers