John Cyrus Gilbreath III
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Obituary of John Cyrus Gilbreath III
John Cyrus Gilbreath III, age 71, passed away on January 6, 2014 at his home in Farmington, Arkansas. He was born Aug 22, 1942 in Nowata, Oklahoma; was raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas and Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Stillwater High School and East Los Angeles College with a degree in Nursing. His greatest love was the care and well-being of those entrusted to his care. He worked full-time as a Registered Nurse and Certified Rehabilitation Nurse for 38 years, from 1969 to 2007.
He retired in April 2002 from the US Navy Reserve after 26 years, having served during the Vietnam era and during Desert Storm on active duty as a Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman.
He was a Life DeMolay since 1957, and held the degrees of Legion of Honor, Cross of Honor, Chevalier, and many others. He served as an Advisor of the Corpus Christi (TX) Chapter and District Governor of the Gulf Coast for Texas DeMolay; and Advisor at Large for Arkansas DeMolay.
He was an endowed Master Mason of Oso Naval Lodge #1282, Corpus Christi, Texas and of Occidental Lodge #436, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Baghdad Lodge #1 IRAQ; an endowed member of National Sojourners, (J.J. Harris Chapter in Corpus Christi, TX and NWA club) and the Heroes of ’76, and a member of the Knights of St. Andrew. He was also an endowed member of Independence Chapter #1044 Order of the Eastern Star in Corpus Christi, Texas and of Prairie Grove Chapter #491 OES in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was a member of the Chapter, Council, and Commandery of the York Rite Masonic Temple. He enjoyed growing plants, building things with wood, and working with Masonic youth programs.
He is survived by the true love of his life, his wife, Marcia of Farmington, Arkansas; his father, John C. Gilbreath, Jr. of Stillwater, Oklahoma; three wonderful sons: John C. Gilbreath IV of San Angelo, Texas, Christopher Shane Gilbreath and wife Raquel of Portsmouth, Virginia, and Matthew Ian Gilbreath and wife Lisa of Corpus Christi, Texas.; and four grandchildren: John C. Gilbreath V of Little Rock, Arkansas, Kaitlyn C. Turner, Kristen L. Turner, and Sebastian A. Gilbreath of Portsmouth, Virginia; one step-sister, Barbara Gulley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and one step-brother, Jay Beltz of El Cajon, California; and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with the memorial service to begin at 1:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Online guest book at www.luginbuel.com
Memorials may be made to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N Crossover Rd.
John Cyrus Gilbreath III, age 71, passed away on January 6, 2014 at his home in Farmington, Arkansas. He was born Aug 22, 1942 in Nowata, Oklahoma; was raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas and Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was a graduate of Stillwater High School and East Los Angeles College with a degree in Nursing. His greatest love was the care and well-being of those entrusted to his care. He worked full-time as a Registered Nurse and Certified Rehabilitation Nurse for 38 years, from 1969 to 2007.
He retired in April 2002 from the US Navy Reserve after 26 years, having served during the Vietnam era and during Desert Storm on active duty as a Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman.
He was a Life DeMolay since 1957, and held the degrees of Legion of Honor, Cross of Honor, Chevalier, and many others. He served as an Advisor of the Corpus Christi (TX) Chapter and District Governor of the Gulf Coast for Texas DeMolay; and Advisor at Large for Arkansas DeMolay.
He was an endowed Master Mason of Oso Naval Lodge #1282, Corpus Christi, Texas and of Occidental Lodge #436, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Baghdad Lodge #1 IRAQ; an endowed member of National Sojourners, (J.J. Harris Chapter in Corpus Christi, TX and NWA club) and the Heroes of ’76, and a member of the Knights of St. Andrew. He was also an endowed member of Independence Chapter #1044 Order of the Eastern Star in Corpus Christi, Texas and of Prairie Grove Chapter #491 OES in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was a member of the Chapter, Council, and Commandery of the York Rite Masonic Temple. He enjoyed growing plants, building things with wood, and working with Masonic youth programs.
He is survived by the true love of his life, his wife, Marcia of Farmington, Arkansas; his father, John C. Gilbreath, Jr. of Stillwater, Oklahoma; three wonderful sons: John C. Gilbreath IV of San Angelo, Texas, Christopher Shane Gilbreath and wife Raquel of Portsmouth, Virginia, and Matthew Ian Gilbreath and wife Lisa of Corpus Christi, Texas.; and four grandchildren: John C. Gilbreath V of Little Rock, Arkansas, Kaitlyn C. Turner, Kristen L. Turner, and Sebastian A. Gilbreath of Portsmouth, Virginia; one step-sister, Barbara Gulley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and one step-brother, Jay Beltz of El Cajon, California; and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 11, 2014 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with the memorial service to begin at 1:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Online guest book at www.luginbuel.com
Memorials may be made to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks 4703 N Crossover Rd.
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Visitation
12:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
General
Aug 22, 1942
Jan 6, 2014
71
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Tributes
Dear Family,
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Master Gardener friend John. He was a truly a helper and a servant to all. Though the light of his candle is extinguished, the spirit of his scented smoke lingers on -- now and for ever. We inhale and are refreshed. For the strength provided through wonderful memories, we thank the Lord.
God Bless you all, Calvin Bey
Calvin Bey - Friend from Master Gardeners
Fair winds and following seas my friend. You will be truly missed.
HMC retired
Ricky Foust - Shipmate
So sorry for your loss. He will be remembered dearly always in my heart as a very special mentor to me in my nursing career when we worked Rehab together at Spohn. Seeing the picture of him & I with his cake was very touching to me. He always had that wonderful smile on his face no matter what. He loved what he did and enjoyed sharing it.
Thank you for your service to help protect our country John!
You will be missed dearly!
My prayers are with you all during this time. MayGod continue to guide you and give you strength.
God Bless you all;
Jackie Alvear
Jackie Alvear - Friend/colleague
John was an amazing person to have known, He will be missed dearly! So glad he is at peace.
Samantha Rothrock - Friend @ Dr. Office
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Visitation
12:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
General
Aug 22, 1942
Jan 6, 2014
71
Documents