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John Gideon Obituary
April 1, 1942 - May 5, 2025
Belleville, Illinois - John Curtis Gideon (J.C.), 83, of Belleville IL, born April 1, 1942, and passed away May 5, 2025.
J.C. was a 1960 graduate of Centralia High School and a Vietnam Era veteran serving in the U.S. Army.
He was a Charter Member of the Sierra Club - Kaskaskia Goup, a member of the St. Clair County Genealogical Society, Sons of Confederate Veterans and Belleville Holzschnitzers. He enjoyed reading, photography, woodworking, history, gardening, camping and the outdoors.
J.C. was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Josephine A. Gideon; parents Foster N. and Esther E., nee Wood, Gideon and a sister Daphne Geraldine Romack.
Surviving is his daughter Ellen (Frank) Nefzger of Jackson, MI.
Express condolences at www.kurrusfh.com.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Sierra Club - Kaskaskia Goup.
Services: A private burial will take place at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jc Nobles
May 19, 2025
God Speed, Fare Well, and Rest Easy, Good Sir. May God's Peace bring a measure of His Comfort to us all in our shared loss. Our Deepest and most Heartfelt Sympathies are extended to his family. Tho I never met JC, personally, I knew of him thru his Camp Dixon Activities and our mutual Compatriot, Gale Red spoke very highly of him as a man of conviction and dedication to The Cause. He will be sorely missed by all. We Thank you, Good Sir, for your service to the Community and Salute you for your Service to our Country (GO ARMY! BEAT NAVY!)! Save me a spot "...'neath The Shade of The Tree" and I will Rest with you on The Other Side. SCV 2218, Jones County, Georgia
PHIL ODOM
May 16, 2025
A SLOW SALUTE - TO A FELLOW VETERAN AND A NATIONAL HERO
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
For the Family:
Even though I've never met your loved one,
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
May the force of GOD be with you as you walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort you
and give you peace and understanding.
As a grateful Veteran, I hope you accept this as a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
SEMPER FI
SGT. PHIL ODOM
FOX CO. WEAPONS PLATOON
2ND BATTALION/1ST MARINES
U. S. MARINE CORPS
AND VIETNAM VET
[email protected]
"For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know"
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