(Centex) SSG James Edward Hughes, 71, US Army, Retired Vietnam Veteran, Marlin, TX

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    CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
    SSG James Edward Hughes, 71, US Army, Retired
    Vietnam Veteran, Marlin, TX

    The Family of James Edward Hughes has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot
    Guard Riders in the Funeral and Interment of their Loved One on Friday, 4 Jan 13, at
    Providence Baptist Church, 407 Commerce Street, Marlin, TX with interment to follow at
    Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

    Date: Friday, 4 Jan 13

    FUNERAL SERVICE

    Belton Staging Time: 0845

    Belton Staging Location: McDonalds, 1601 East 6th Avenue, Belton, TX 76513,
    tinyurl.com/ye6fybc

    Briefing: 0850

    KSU: 0855

    Marlin Staging Time: 1015

    Marlin Briefing Time: 1020

    Marlin Staging Location: Providence Baptist Church, 407 Commerce Street, Marlin, TX
    tinyurl.com/ProvidenceBaptistMarlin

    Flagline Establishment: 1030+/- Once the service has begun, we will strike the flagline and
    prepare to participate in the procession to Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

    Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com

    Assistant Ride Captain: Ron "Joker" Smith;254.415.8204; Ron.Smith4950@hot.rr.com

    Flag Wrangler: Flag Wrangler: CJ "CeeJ" Foy; 254.317.8226; foy@foyco.com

    INTERMENT

    For those able to attend only the Interment Service, the following is submitted:

    Staging Time: 1300

    Staging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at
    Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, located on Hwy 195 just south of Killeen, TX
    tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme

    Briefing: 1305 – Upon clearance, we will move to the shelter, set up the flags and await
    arrival of the procession.

    Ride Captain: David "MarineMajor" Dunn; 512.818.2531; marine9678@aol.com

    WX: Mostly Cloudy, with a high/low near 48/39. ESE wind around 4 mph.

    Notes:

    1. Arrive at staging on time and topped off. We will stop for fuel at 101 Williams Street,
    Marlin, Texas, CEFCO #63, just prior to the church.

    2. Please arrive hydrated, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration
    of the weather conditions.

    3. We will participate in the procession if LEO is present. If we do not have LEO, we will
    meet the procession at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

    Please join us in honoring this Retired US Army Vietnam Veteran for his selfless service to our Great Nation.

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