John Dublin Jr.

John said,“I have always thought that I had a little guardian angel sitting on my shoulder,” and with that we begin. After a rewarding life of 95 years, John Scharbauer Dublin Jr. surrounded by devoted family and friends, died Saturday, March 11th, 2017. To commemorate John’s life, a service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 29th at the 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena in San Angelo. John was born December 29, 1921 in Midland Texas to John S. Dublin, Sr. and Minnie Terry Dublin. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Jan Dublin of San Angelo. Daughter-in-law, Janet Dublin of Schertz Texas. Grandchildren, John L Dublin of Whitney Texas, Amy Dublin of Mountain Home, Arkansas; Jeff Dublin, of Schertz, Texas and Trisha Dublin, El Paso, Texas. Also Harriet Faudree’s children, Matt Faudree, Ellen Bell, Margaret Williams, Charlotte Kimberlin, Martha Parks, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Additionally, special friend, Bobbie Walker, and cousin, Sammye Stone. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia McBurnett Dublin, son, Lawrence Craig Dublin, and Harriet Faudree Dublin, his second wife. Also his beloved granddaughters, Kristen Faudree and Amy Bell. John served honorably in the US Army Air Corps during WWII from 1942 until 1945. While stationed in England, John as a PFC was put in charge of replacing the gun turret sights on four squadrons of Martin B-24s with the newer Fairchild electric version. He laughed, saying, “When they put me in charge, they gave me my own jeep. Everyone else was riding bicycles.” John grew up as an only child and attended public school in Midland Texas. After graduation he enrolled in New Mexico Military Institute. “I really went there to learn to play polo rather than for an education.” After the war, John saw his first cutting horse exhibition. “I can do that, “ he said. John started working with a young mare and in 1949 entered the first National Cutting Horse Event of his career. His first efforts won three 2nds, each paying $75. He continued to ride cutting horses for most of the next 50 years. John had a unique relationship with his father. They shared respect for each other and their business relationships were based on trust and hard work. Everything was 50/50. John always said, “My dad was my best friend and playmate. He was my teacher. We had a wonderful relationship. My son, Chris, and I have that same relationship.” In 1948 at the age of fifty-three, John’s father died of a heart attack soon after John returned from the war. In his own words, John believed that he had been in the cow business all his life. He enjoyed success in many different arenas. He was a rancher and a businessman. His passion was the western way of life: ranching and horses. As a judge, contestant, and breeder, John took pleasure in supporting The National Cutting Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association. John was a volunteer and past president of the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association with more than fifty years involvement. Pallbearers will be Chris Dublin, John L. Dublin, Matt Faudree, Gary Hodges, John Hruska, and Kermit Wendland. Special thanks to Dr. Norma Cerna and the staff at Shannon Hospital. Please send memorials or donations to San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association Foundation. Contact Brittni at 325-653-7785.