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Funeral escort for US Army SFC Wilbur Jacob Nez
December 6, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
GALLUP, NM – The family of US Army SFC Wilbur Jacob Nez is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday December 6, 2021.
STAGING: 10:30am Rollie Mortuary, Gallup NM
KSU: 11:00am
DESTINATION: 11:00am Kinlichee Community Cemetery, Apache County, Kinlichee Az
Korean War Veteran 1st tour April 1951 – April 1954
Berlin Crisis 2nd tour of duty July 1961 – May 1964
Medial for Sharpshooting.
US Army SFC Wilbur Jacob Nez worked for many years for the Navajo Nation as Auditor General, Economic Developent Industrial Specialist. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, camper/outdoorsman. Hobbies include singing, song & dance, gourd dancing, leathercrafts, and carpentry.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SFC Wilbur Jacob Nez. We thank you for your service soldier, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Contact: Melinda Nez (daughter)
mnez2003@hotmail.com