This is the final itinerary for the
Patriot Guard Riders
Mission to Honor
Donald Wesley Vandever (81)
UNITED STATES ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Thursday June 13, 2024
Rusk, Tx
Born: January 5, 1943
Died: June 8, 2024
The family has requested that the PGR be present.
The Mission is a ‘go’ and all contacts have been made.
Short Bio: Donald Wesley Vandever (81) passed away peacefully June 8,2024 at his home in Rusk, Tx. Don graduated La Vega High School. He enlisted Army National Guard Pvt. E2 and was an accomplished Sharpshooter. Don served as an Armorer at Fort Knox. He was Honorably Discharged. Eventually became Owner of Rusk Auto Parts. Don Served faithfully on the Rusk Volunteer Fire Dept. till his last days. He also severed on the Rusk Rural Water board
Services: 11:00 am June 13, 2024
Wallace-Thomas Funeral Home
221W. 5th. st.
Rusk, TX 75785
Visitation: 10:00 am
Staging: Wallace-Thomas Funeral Home
From: 9:00 am to 9:30m with riders meeting at: 9:30 am
Military excepted.
Cemetery: McDonald Cemetery
12649 W. Tx. 110
Summerfield, Tx75780
Expect Law Enforcement to Escort Procession
BIG FLAG BIKES REQUESTED
(SEMPER GUMBY)
Map link staging area: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nMXcVwYgLmUqLVBz6
Map link to Cemetery: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cRm6Gq7nsCVXzTjo7
Ride Captain/ Flag Captain: Bill Barrett
Phone: (775) 560-0832
Email Address: BBarrett20@hotmail.com
Weather Report: high will be close to 92*, (Notations: Stay hydrated)
Please hydrate often, including the night before. Carry rain gear if needed. |
