Master Sgt. Guadalupe "Toby" Tobias (Retired)

United States Army; Vietnam

Mission Date; September 5, 2009

Ride Captain: 
Roy “Rapid Roy” Trimble, (817) 975-4436 (c); rracer65@aol.com

Guadadalupe “Toby” Tobias of Little Elm, Texas passed away on August 31, 2009 at the age of 65.  He was born on July 30, 1944 in Maxwell, Texas to Mary and Luis Tobias. He was a loving father and grandfather.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army with one tour in Vietnam retiring after 20 years as a Master Sergeant.  Guadalupe is survived by his daughters, Irma O’Bannon and her husband, Michael of Frisco, Texas and Rebecca Tobias of Little Elm, Texas; grandchildren, Amanda O’Bannon, Jessica Hall and Matthew O’Bannon; mother, Mary Tobias of Austin, Texas; brother, Jesse Tobias of Austin, Texas; sister, Linda Torres of Austin, Texas; nieces and nephews, James Torres, Debbie Torres, Jesse Tobias, Jr., Jason Tobias, Brianna Tobias; several aunts, uncles and a host of friends.

Part 1 – Funeral:  Saturday September 5, 2009, 10:00 AM:  Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home 

Staging at 9:00 AM – Briefing - 9:15 AM; flag line in place by 9:30 AM.  Funeral starts at 10:00 AM.

Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home
8520 Main Street
Frisco, Texas 76119
(972) 335-2444

Map -  http://tinyurl.com/lj8jz6

We will set our flag line and stand tall and silent to receive family and guests as they arrive for the service.

When the service begins we will break down the flag line and prepare for the procession to the cemetery.  Big flag bikes will remain behind for the procession to the cemetery. All others will proceed to the cemetery to set up a flag line. The exact time of the departure from the funeral home has not been determined so please remain flexible and ready to go at any time.  (Semper Gumby)

Note: There will not be a LEO or Escort company involved in the procession to the cemetery.

Part 2 – Interment Service:  Pecan Grove Cemetery, McKinney, Texas

A flag line will be setup at the cemetery.

Pecan Grove Cemetery 

McKinney, Texas   

Map - http://tinyurl.com/muav2s

Weather:  Forecast for Saturday, partly cloudy, a high of 89 degrees with scattered thunder showers.

The flag/water truck will be there.

Safety First:  With warmer weather, 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. 

Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall, silent, and with honor and respect for this veteran and his family.

Respectfully Submitted,
Roy “Rapid Roy” Trimble
North Texas Ride Captain

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