Honor Mission
Ted Roy Pylant, Veteran
USMC – Korea
Arlington, Texas – 06-04-19
Arlington, Texas – 06-04-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
Ted Roy Pylant was born on April 14, 1933 in Armore, OK to Roy Granville Pylant and Iris Howard Pylant. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a staff sergeant during the Korean War. Ted married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Scarbrough, on May 15, 1954 in Ardmore, OK. A resident of Pantego and Arlington for the past 65 years, he was a longtime member of Park Springs Bible Church. He retired as an electrical engineer and quality assurance manager for LTV.
Mr. Pylant loved riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle. He was a builder, engineer, and master genealogist. He was an avid reader. “Patience and Perseverance” was his motto.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-04-19
Staging Time: 10:00 AM
Wade Family Funeral Home
4140 Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, Texas 76013
Arlington, Texas 76013
Ride Captain:
Rusty McNab
rustymcnab@sbcglobal.net
(817) 228-7845
Special Instructions:
Briefing Time:1015
In Position/KSU Time:1030
Starting Time:1100
The Patriot Guard Riders will stage in the Funeral Home parking lot. Following the mission briefing, Riders will stand the Flag Line for the arrival of Family and friends at the Funeral Service of Mr. Pylant. After the start of the service, Flags will be furled, bikes staged for the procession to the Cemetery and the safety briefing conducted. Riders wishing to do so can proceed to the cemetery for the Interment Service scheduled to follow the conclusion of the Funeral Service.The Interment Service will be conducted at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012. There is not a separate staging for the Interment Service. Professional Escort Service will support the Procession. At the conclusion of the Interment Service, Flags will be furled and Riders dismissed. Procession: Escort Provided Rick Crabb randjcrabb@juno.com (910) 330-9861
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Dan Mathys
Position: Texas Ride Captain
Position: Texas Ride Captain
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