John Edward March

He was born on June 19, 1946 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Ray and Marion March.

John served his country in the United States Army for 20 plus years retiring April 1, 1987. He is a veteran of The Vietnam War and received several medals. He had such pride serving in the military and enjoyed counseling and assisting fellow soldiers with any needs that they had. On occasion, inviting them to come over for dinner so that they could be surrounded by friends and feel as though they were a part of a family. Even though he was deployed two times to The Vietnam War and helped many of his comrades that were injured, he did not like to be recognized for his bravery. He felt as though it was his honor and duty and that he did not do anything that any other man did or would have done for his fellow man.

He was loved by all who knew him. John was always willing to hug any that may need one and could make just about anyone smile in no time with his kind heart and quirky sense of humor. Even printing out free hug cards that he would hand out for a smile and to make someone's day. John lived a very simple, yet happy life choosing to enjoy life's beauties and felt as though the world moved way too quickly to do so. He had a love for writing short stories that we would type on an old typewriter. He never met a stranger and would gladly help anyone in need that he could.

Being a very spiritual man he lived his life sharing his passion for the Bible. He was always eager to share his love for God and any life lessons he learned along the way. John would not settle for having a good day, but chose to have a great one instead. By growing up a farmer's son he was taught to appreciate the value of hard work and to in turn work hard to provide for his family. He was a very loving and caring father to his children always supporting their dreams and educating them to think before they spoke and to ask themselves before making a decision. "Is there any way that I can get into trouble?" If so, then do not do nor say it. By being one of his children they never questioned whether or not they were loved, they always knew that they were because they heard it constantly and truly felt it on a daily basis. No matter how much time had gone by without seeing or speaking to one another he always knew that in turn he was loved as well. He was the first man that his daughters ever loved, which would set the bar high for the future men in their lives.

He will forever be missed.

He is survived by daughters, Michelle March of Tennessee and Genece (Neece’) Gibbons and her husband Joey of Texas; son, Daniel March of Texas; grandchildren: Sasha Lambert, Lynette Long, Audrianna Lawver, Christian Miller, Meagan Gibbons and Colby Matheson; as well as seven great-grand children, with two more on the way in the fall.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2016 at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

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