CONFIRMED: Richard Wayne Spanley, Veteran, US Army, Vietnam Era (65-24) 12 Mar 24
625 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
USA
US ARMY VETERAN – VIETNAM ERA
The family of Mr. Richard Wayne Spanley, a US Army 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.
On a beautiful day of December 12, 1950, Richard Wayne Spanley was born to loving and proud parents Mr. Gerald John Spanley Sr. and Gracie Elizabeth Holcomb Spanley in Kerrville, Texas.
Richard attended McCullum High School in San Antonio, Texas and then entered into the US Army in 1968 where he went to Korea during the Vietnam era. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Expert (rifle) and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Sharpshooter (rifle) during his time with the US Army.
He retired from Pratt & Whitney where he worked on our US Military Aircraft engines and was sent overseas to Saudi Arabia to train employees. Richard was able to visit the Jordan River during his time overseas. He retired and moved to Rockport, Texas where he enjoyed his passions for boating and fishing in the ocean and enjoying time outdoors with his two service dogs, Bullet and Tina. Richard was warm hearted and a hard worker, he loved all things about history and sharing those interests with family and friends.
He is survived by his two daughters, Courtney Michelle Spanley and Audrey Elizabeth Spanley. Brothers, Gerald John Spanley Jr and Ronald Charles Spanley (Carol). Sister, Patricia Barbara Marie Spanley Nelson (Larry), along with his grandchildren, Eyan Daniel Dekle and Evan Morris Dekle. He has many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces, and nephews.
Richard will be joining his parents in heaven along with brothers, Robert Gerald Spanley and William Oliver Spanley (Billy).
WEATHER: Hi 74 / Lo 59, 3 % Chance of Rain, 86 % Humidity, Wind: 7 mph SE
REQUESTOR: Tony Lara, Family SPOX
STAGING: 11:30 am, Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
https://goo.gl/maps/yhnaqjtM o8Q2
BRIEFING: 11:45 am
SERVICE: 12:30 pm
Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk Road
Universal City, Texas 78148
https://goo.gl/maps/yhnaqjtM o8Q2
KSU: 1:45 pm (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 2:30 pm – Shelter #4 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/kQ68VALuUAptXpgS9
RC: Lisa “Fancy Pants” Menard
Lisa.menard1005@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.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