John Robert Gideon, 82, of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away December 8, 2023. He was born to Alton and Floy Gideon on January 29, 1941, in Hoyt, Oklahoma.
John graduated from Mt. Diablo High School located in Concord, California. He later attended Diablo Valley College where he received an Associate in Arts degree and continued his education at California State University, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. After college, he made his career working in the bearing industry, retiring from U.S. Bearing Company. He was a dependable co-worker, fierce boss, and respected colleague. During his time with the company, he lived in California, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina and visited numerous other states. John spent his most recent years in Bella Vista and Fayetteville, Arkansas to be close to his grandchildren.
John held many titles in life; father, husband, boss, and friend but his favorite role by far was being a grandfather. He truly enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren beginning with summer swimming, back-to-school clothes, and many additional activities throughout their lives. He had a big heart with a soft spot for his grandchildren. He was an avid golfer who enjoyed a good (or bad) round of golf with his friends. He enjoyed a good scotch on the rocks and watching football on Sundays. He loved sitting around telling stories and laughing but his favorite thing was his family. He was most assuredly an essential part of it and will be deeply missed.
John is survived by his sister Roma Kissinger of Citrus Heights, California; his wife Karen Gideon Fletcher; daughters Genoah Billiet and Crysan Lawless; a son Paul Billiet; his beloved grandchildren are Arianna, Alexis, Landry, Rory, Londyn, Sierra, Emmy, and John.
He is preceded in death by his parents Alton and Floy Gideon and brother Burville J. Bradford.
In lieu of flowers, hug your loved ones, turn on the game, and/or pour a drink in remembrance of the man he was and the man he chose to be.
Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.
Love you Dad miss you!!
Rest in peace John.
John my ol buddy,
Gonna miss our talks. It was my pleasure to know you! Say Hi to big daddy for me.
Love ya Gid..love ya
Love and prayers to the family and friends . I know it is a great loss for Emmie and JG , my grandkids as well . RIP 🙏
God speed my love.
My pal since 1960,we meet. At Diablo valley jc,, we both went into the bearing business ,worked for the same company (king bearing inc) for many years,, I’ve lost a real pal,RIP gid,untill we meet again. Dwayne bacon ,Stockton ca.
I just saw this, my sister Marla told me someone had passed but I wasn’t clear who it was. I didn’t know Gid. Karen and everyone that was close and loved by him I send my condolences and wishes that his memories will comfort you now and far into the future.