John G's arrangements - Tuesday 1pm - rigs welcome

Speeding · Nov 28, 2016

As many of you know, John G has passed away. If any one would like to attend the services I think he would love to have many there who shared his same love for offroading.

Services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Southern Heritage in Pelham, AL. We will be accepting visitors from 1-2:30pm with the service at 2:30pm.

John's daughter, Joy, has requested if any of you are able to come to bring rigs to show support of his offroad passion please do. Message me with any questions. There is parking available at thier store 1 mile away.

From Joy:
"Anyone needing to drop a trailer can leave it at our store 1 mile away and we have people that can escort back and forth. The address is:
ABSCO
1040 Oak Mountain State Park Road
Pelham, AL 35124"

customcj7 · Nov 28, 2016

Thanks for posting this up. This is right down the road from me.

kmcminn · Nov 28, 2016

I am planning on bring my Jeep weather permitting. Cleaned it up yesterday especially for this. Either way I will be there.

Casey · Nov 28, 2016

I'm planning on bringing my Turd. I don't care what the weather is. It's still covered with dust from RBD and I prob won't wash it. I just don't care anymore .. See y'all soon. Gonna be a tough time for sure. I just can't stop thinking bout my buddy. I don't handle this kinda thing as well as 99.7 % of most folks. Fawk!!!!

lowbudgetjunk · Nov 28, 2016

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Casey said:
I'm planning on bringing my Turd. I don't care what the weather is. It's still covered with dust from RBD and I prob won't wash it. I just don't care anymore .. See y'all soon. Gonna be a tough time for sure. I just can't stop thinking bout my buddy. I don't handle this kinda thing as well as 99.7 % of most folks. Fawk!!!!

JohnG wouldn't care if you had someone pull it with a tow rope. If there was any way mine could function, I would bring it. It is about as broken as I have ever had a rig before.

As for dealing with this stuff. Anyone that called him a friend is struggling. I slept, uninterrupted, for the first time in a week last night. I've already found myself needing and wanting to get his advice on things and then wiping the tears from my eyes when it hits. These tears may not ever be of joy, but they are in remembrance of a great guy that will always be remembered.

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TacomaJD · Nov 28, 2016

I wish I could make it, but I pretty much blew the last of my vacation time last week. I haven't stopped thinking about him, so I will definitely be there in spirit. Maybe there is a good turn out for his memorial. RIP buddy :'(

5BrothersFabrication · Nov 28, 2016

I'll be there, no rig though.

pholmann · Nov 28, 2016

Coming but no rig.

onepieceatatime · Nov 28, 2016

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Wish I could make it, but Ohio is forever away and I gotta work. I'll definitely have everyone in my thoughts and prayers because I know it ain't gonna be easy. It's always easier said than done but try and celebrate the great life he lived and where he's at now rather than gloom on how it all happened. I didn't know John well at all but did meet him in person once and from what I've seen on here I'd make a very educated guess that he would want everyone to celebrate his life and all the fellowship available instead of being sad.

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ridered3 · Nov 28, 2016

Link to the Obituary.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=John-Galbreath&lc=4394&pid=182803009&mid=7182156&Affiliate=birmingham&PersonID=182803009&FHID=5979#

For those, like me, that can't attend, the funeral home has an online Guest Book that can be signed.

Also I recommend looking through the 60+ pictures in the Photo Gallery. While I didn't get the chance to meet him, seems that the Gallery shows what a man he was.

TacomaJD · Nov 28, 2016

ridered3 said:
Link to the Obituary.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=John-Galbreath&lc=4394&pid=182803009&mid=7182156&Affiliate=birmingham&PersonID=182803009&FHID=5979#

For those, like me, that can't attend, the funeral home has an online Guest Book that can be signed.

Also I recommend looking through the 60+ pictures in the Photo Gallery. While I didn't get the chance to meet him, seems that the Gallery shows what a man he was.

Signed, thanks for posting the link!

smbroady82 · Nov 28, 2016

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend due to work. Thanks for posting the link to the online guestbook.

jeeptj99 · Nov 28, 2016

Man those pictures are awesome. Hate I can't be there.

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The Luke · Nov 29, 2016

Messaged him several times. Met him once in person. He was as nice as could be. He put up with me and my friend drooling all over the solo buggy and had a few good laughs. I wish I could make it today but with work there was no way. Hopefully there's a great turn out. Prays out for his family. Both related and everyone that he effected in one way or another.

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poolman · Nov 29, 2016

I wish I could have went, so sad.

TacomaJD · Nov 29, 2016

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Looks like a great turnout! John would be very grateful!

Casey · Nov 29, 2016

Glad I got to see y'all .. I know sensei is smiling down and proud of all of us. I think I'm still in shock.. I dunno. I'm just glad I got into this money pit hobby at the time I did. I wish y'all knew how proud I am to call y'all my good friends... I had NO CLUE me wanting to just go wheeling would lead to making the best friends/family I have made. I still thank God I have all of you goobers. Real talk.

5BrothersFabrication · Nov 29, 2016

Casey said:
Glad I got to see y'all .. I know sensei is smiling down and proud of all of us. I think I'm still in shock.. I dunno. I'm just glad I got into this money pit hobby at the time I did. I wish y'all knew how proud I am to call y'all my good friends... I had NO CLUE me wanting to just go wheeling would lead to making the best friends/family I have made. I still thank God I have all of you goobers. Real talk.

Fo rilly doe, my wife calls y'all "my fake internet friends" but I can't tell you the impact and influence some of you guys have had on my life. She still doesn't understand why I took a day off and drove (rode) 4 hours to attend the funeral of a man I only hung out with for one weekend. I tried to explain it, but it's hard to explain a feeling.

Casey, it may not matter to you, but I'm damn proud of you bud. :dblthumb:

xjmarc · Nov 29, 2016

I never had the good fortune to meet John in person but talked several times on here and also drooled over his buggys. He was a great guy and will be missed.