CONFIRMED: Junior Allen Gibson, Retired, Veteran, US Air Force (3-23) 3 Jan 23
2217 FM3009
Schertz, TX 78154
USA
US AIR FORCE RETIRED VETERAN
The family of Mr. Junior Allen Gibson, a US Air Force (Ret.) Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the services and LEO supported procession, and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Junior Allen “JR” Gibson, 71, from Schertz, TX passed away on December 9, 2022, after a short illness in Live Oak, Texas. He was born on July 13, 1951, in Kingsport, TN to Shirley Gibson and Sylvia (Castle) Cross. He was raised in Snowflake, VA. He loved God, family, and the United States such that he joined the United States Air Force in 1970 and served for 25 years. At retirement, he obtained the rank of Sr. MSgt. (E8). After retirement, he went on to serve an additional 22 years of government civil service for the United States Air Force working in the same information technology field often on the same floor in the same building he served on during his military service.
Junior was a life-long University of Tennessee Volunteers fan and an avid golfer. Junior obtained an associate degree and multiple information technology certificates. In retirement, he often watched golf tournaments, car shows, and cooking shows while surfing the internet. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family, often being the “photographer” of the group because he always wanted to have photos of what was happening in their lives.
Junior is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Jo; son, Greg (Heather); daughters, Amanda (Chuck), and Valerie Anne. He is survived by his grandchildren, Kelsie, Katie (Weeble), Daniel (Rachel), Parker, and Logan, and a great grandson, Matthew. Junior is also survived by a brother, Joe (Pam); sister, Joyce; stepsister, Christine Bise; sisters-in-law, Maureen, Rose, Marie (Jeff) and Margaret (Doug); and brothers-in-law, Thomas (Jackie) and Richard (Rick). Junior has many nieces, nephews and cousins who were very important and close to him throughout his life. Finally, he has many lifelong friends who are family, like Dennie Haynes, and lifelong colleagues who became family, like Alan Henness. Junior is preceded in death by his father, Shirley, his mother, Sylvia, his brother, Johnny, and his grandparents.
WEATHER: Hi 70 / Lo 50, 0% Chance of Rain, 43% Humidity, Wind: 7 mph NNW
REQUESTOR: Valerie Davis, Daughter
STAGING: 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Schertz Funeral Home
2217 FM 3009
Schertz, Texas 78154
https://goo.gl/maps/Wk8BmMgM56N2
BRIEFING: 11:15 am
SERVICE: 12:00 pm
Schertz Funeral Home
2217 FM 3009
Schertz, Texas 78154
https://goo.gl/maps/Wk8BmMgM56N2
KSU: 1:00 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 1:45 pm – Shelter #5 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Eric “Panda” Kung
ericmichael83@gmail.com
FC: Rich “Pach” 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