Yancy Gideon Jr. was born in Greenwood, Mississippi to the late Yancy and Mary Gideon on March 30, 1938. He was the eldest of three children; a brother, Fred E. Gideon (deceased) and sister, Bobi Kincaid.
Yancy spent his youth in Mississippi loving music and sports. During his high school years at Broad Street High School, he was part of the Debate Team, Track Team, Marching Band, Basketball Team, and Senior Choir.
After graduating high school, he took his talents to Jackson State University, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1961. While there, he participated in the Civil Rights Movements from 1959 through 1961, was part of the Freedom Riders, and became a fraternal brother in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Inc., aka a "Que".
Yancy's professional life was steeped in music as he directed high school bands in Mississippi.
He joined the United States Army in 1963, and served in the Naval Academy of Music in the Presidio of San Francisco. Before being discharged with honors in August 1966, Yancy married the lovely Bobbie Jean Barnes on June 16, 1963.
By 1967, Yancy and his wife had moved to Detroit where he continued his education at Wayne State University, earning a Master of Music Education in 1973 and a Master of Administration in 1976.
Yancy made a career of teaching as he worked for the Detroit Public Schools as an Instrumental Music Teacher, never missing an opportunity to mentor the many students he met along the way, and ultimately retired in 2005 after 38 years of service.
Yancy and Bobbie Gideon had two children, Yancy and Demetria. It was here with his children that he laid the foundation for higher education in the Gideon family. Passionate about progressive learning, he also was instrumental in extending opportunities for higher education to others through the Metropolitan Church of God Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A man of faith, Yancy and his wife joined the Metropolitan Church of God on August 6, 1972, where he served in multiple capacities including music, mentoring, finances, and education. His formal titles and participation included Co-Director of Lenten Bible School, Chairman of Business Assembly, Chairman of the Stewardship Campaign Committee, Vice President of Church Council, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, Spiritual Gift Coach Committee, Education Institute, Men's Brotherhood, Conductor and member of the Men's Choir, member of the Mass Choir, and Founder of the Brass Ensemble. He also received several awards during his church tenure, including the William Kelly Service Award, Father of the Year Award, and was recognized as a Man of Valor.
Yancy's love for community was demonstrated through generous contributions to both of his alma maters. In 2011, he received special recognition for his contributions to Jackson State University. He was a lifetime member of the NAACP, and was involved in the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force. He was also a financial supporter of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Bridge Builders. His contributions and participation did not go unnoticed, as he was the recipient of the Spirit if Detroit Award from the Detroit City Council and the Detroit Federation of Teachers Distinguished Service Award.
Yancy enjoyed fishing, cooking, and his grandchildren. He was mean on the grill, a savage with his homemade signature hot sauce, masterful with his smoker, and precise with boating and a fishing rod. Moreover, he spent time depositing his love and wisdom into his grandchildren.
Yancy will be remembered for loving the Lord, being a loving husband and father, integrity, intelligence, and always standing for excellence.
Yancy leaves to cherish his memory: wife Bobbie Jean Gideon, son Yancy Gideon III (Dionne), daughter Demetria Gideon Washington (Marvin), five grandsons - Brandon Malik Remus (Ebony), Yancy Gideon IV, Blake Miles Washington, Brock Noah Washington, Bryce Gideon Washington, a granddaughter Alexys Iman Gideon, two great granddaughters – London Ray and Elyse Skye Remus, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Faith, Love, Strength, Perseverance .…This is His Legacy.
Yancy spent his youth in Mississippi loving music and sports. During his high school years at Broad Street High School, he was part of the Debate Team, Track Team, Marching Band, Basketball Team, and Senior Choir.
After graduating high school, he took his talents to Jackson State University, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1961. While there, he participated in the Civil Rights Movements from 1959 through 1961, was part of the Freedom Riders, and became a fraternal brother in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Inc., aka a "Que".
Yancy's professional life was steeped in music as he directed high school bands in Mississippi.
He joined the United States Army in 1963, and served in the Naval Academy of Music in the Presidio of San Francisco. Before being discharged with honors in August 1966, Yancy married the lovely Bobbie Jean Barnes on June 16, 1963.
By 1967, Yancy and his wife had moved to Detroit where he continued his education at Wayne State University, earning a Master of Music Education in 1973 and a Master of Administration in 1976.
Yancy made a career of teaching as he worked for the Detroit Public Schools as an Instrumental Music Teacher, never missing an opportunity to mentor the many students he met along the way, and ultimately retired in 2005 after 38 years of service.
Yancy and Bobbie Gideon had two children, Yancy and Demetria. It was here with his children that he laid the foundation for higher education in the Gideon family. Passionate about progressive learning, he also was instrumental in extending opportunities for higher education to others through the Metropolitan Church of God Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A man of faith, Yancy and his wife joined the Metropolitan Church of God on August 6, 1972, where he served in multiple capacities including music, mentoring, finances, and education. His formal titles and participation included Co-Director of Lenten Bible School, Chairman of Business Assembly, Chairman of the Stewardship Campaign Committee, Vice President of Church Council, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, Spiritual Gift Coach Committee, Education Institute, Men's Brotherhood, Conductor and member of the Men's Choir, member of the Mass Choir, and Founder of the Brass Ensemble. He also received several awards during his church tenure, including the William Kelly Service Award, Father of the Year Award, and was recognized as a Man of Valor.
Yancy's love for community was demonstrated through generous contributions to both of his alma maters. In 2011, he received special recognition for his contributions to Jackson State University. He was a lifetime member of the NAACP, and was involved in the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force. He was also a financial supporter of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Bridge Builders. His contributions and participation did not go unnoticed, as he was the recipient of the Spirit if Detroit Award from the Detroit City Council and the Detroit Federation of Teachers Distinguished Service Award.
Yancy enjoyed fishing, cooking, and his grandchildren. He was mean on the grill, a savage with his homemade signature hot sauce, masterful with his smoker, and precise with boating and a fishing rod. Moreover, he spent time depositing his love and wisdom into his grandchildren.
Yancy will be remembered for loving the Lord, being a loving husband and father, integrity, intelligence, and always standing for excellence.
Yancy leaves to cherish his memory: wife Bobbie Jean Gideon, son Yancy Gideon III (Dionne), daughter Demetria Gideon Washington (Marvin), five grandsons - Brandon Malik Remus (Ebony), Yancy Gideon IV, Blake Miles Washington, Brock Noah Washington, Bryce Gideon Washington, a granddaughter Alexys Iman Gideon, two great granddaughters – London Ray and Elyse Skye Remus, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Faith, Love, Strength, Perseverance .…This is His Legacy.
Yancy Gideon Jr. was born in Greenwood, Mississippi to the late Yancy and Mary Gideon on March 30, 1938. He was the eldest of three children; a brother, Fred E. Gideon (deceased) and sister, Bobi Kincaid.
Yancy spent his youth in Mississippi loving music and sports. During his high school years at Broad Street High School, he was part of the Debate Team, Track Team, Marching Band, Basketball Team, and Senior Choir.
After graduating high school, he took his talents to Jackson State University, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1961. While there, he participated in the Civil Rights Movements from 1959 through 1961, was part of the Freedom Riders, and became a fraternal brother in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Inc., aka a "Que".
Yancy's professional life was steeped in music as he directed high school bands in Mississippi.
He joined the United States Army in 1963, and served in the Naval Academy of Music in the Presidio of San Francisco. Before being discharged with honors in August 1966, Yancy married the lovely Bobbie Jean Barnes on June 16, 1963.
By 1967, Yancy and his wife had moved to Detroit where he continued his education at Wayne State University, earning a Master of Music Education in 1973 and a Master of Administration in 1976.
Yancy made a career of teaching as he worked for the Detroit Public Schools as an Instrumental Music Teacher, never missing an opportunity to mentor the many students he met along the way, and ultimately retired in 2005 after 38 years of service.
Yancy and Bobbie Gideon had two children, Yancy and Demetria. It was here with his children that he laid the foundation for higher education in the Gideon family. Passionate about progressive learning, he also was instrumental in extending opportunities for higher education to others through the Metropolitan Church of God Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A man of faith, Yancy and his wife joined the Metropolitan Church of God on August 6, 1972, where he served in multiple capacities including music, mentoring, finances, and education. His formal titles and participation included Co-Director of Lenten Bible School, Chairman of Business Assembly, Chairman of the Stewardship Campaign Committee, Vice President of Church Council, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, Spiritual Gift Coach Committee, Education Institute, Men's Brotherhood, Conductor and member of the Men's Choir, member of the Mass Choir, and Founder of the Brass Ensemble. He also received several awards during his church tenure, including the William Kelly Service Award, Father of the Year Award, and was recognized as a Man of Valor.
Yancy's love for community was demonstrated through generous contributions to both of his alma maters. In 2011, he received special recognition for his contributions to Jackson State University. He was a lifetime member of the NAACP, and was involved in the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force. He was also a financial supporter of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Bridge Builders. His contributions and participation did not go unnoticed, as he was the recipient of the Spirit if Detroit Award from the Detroit City Council and the Detroit Federation of Teachers Distinguished Service Award.
Yancy enjoyed fishing, cooking, and his grandchildren. He was mean on the grill, a savage with his homemade signature hot sauce, masterful with his smoker, and precise with boating and a fishing rod. Moreover, he spent time depositing his love and wisdom into his grandchildren.
Yancy will be remembered for loving the Lord, being a loving husband and father, integrity, intelligence, and always standing for excellence.
Yancy leaves to cherish his memory: wife Bobbie Jean Gideon, son Yancy Gideon III (Dionne), daughter Demetria Gideon Washington (Marvin), five grandsons - Brandon Malik Remus (Ebony), Yancy Gideon IV, Blake Miles Washington, Brock Noah Washington, Bryce Gideon Washington, a granddaughter Alexys Iman Gideon, two great granddaughters – London Ray and Elyse Skye Remus, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Faith, Love, Strength, Perseverance .…This is His Legacy.
Yancy spent his youth in Mississippi loving music and sports. During his high school years at Broad Street High School, he was part of the Debate Team, Track Team, Marching Band, Basketball Team, and Senior Choir.
After graduating high school, he took his talents to Jackson State University, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1961. While there, he participated in the Civil Rights Movements from 1959 through 1961, was part of the Freedom Riders, and became a fraternal brother in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Inc., aka a "Que".
Yancy's professional life was steeped in music as he directed high school bands in Mississippi.
He joined the United States Army in 1963, and served in the Naval Academy of Music in the Presidio of San Francisco. Before being discharged with honors in August 1966, Yancy married the lovely Bobbie Jean Barnes on June 16, 1963.
By 1967, Yancy and his wife had moved to Detroit where he continued his education at Wayne State University, earning a Master of Music Education in 1973 and a Master of Administration in 1976.
Yancy made a career of teaching as he worked for the Detroit Public Schools as an Instrumental Music Teacher, never missing an opportunity to mentor the many students he met along the way, and ultimately retired in 2005 after 38 years of service.
Yancy and Bobbie Gideon had two children, Yancy and Demetria. It was here with his children that he laid the foundation for higher education in the Gideon family. Passionate about progressive learning, he also was instrumental in extending opportunities for higher education to others through the Metropolitan Church of God Memorial Scholarship Fund.
A man of faith, Yancy and his wife joined the Metropolitan Church of God on August 6, 1972, where he served in multiple capacities including music, mentoring, finances, and education. His formal titles and participation included Co-Director of Lenten Bible School, Chairman of Business Assembly, Chairman of the Stewardship Campaign Committee, Vice President of Church Council, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, Chairman of the Bylaws Committee, Spiritual Gift Coach Committee, Education Institute, Men's Brotherhood, Conductor and member of the Men's Choir, member of the Mass Choir, and Founder of the Brass Ensemble. He also received several awards during his church tenure, including the William Kelly Service Award, Father of the Year Award, and was recognized as a Man of Valor.
Yancy's love for community was demonstrated through generous contributions to both of his alma maters. In 2011, he received special recognition for his contributions to Jackson State University. He was a lifetime member of the NAACP, and was involved in the Race Relations and Diversity Task Force. He was also a financial supporter of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Bridge Builders. His contributions and participation did not go unnoticed, as he was the recipient of the Spirit if Detroit Award from the Detroit City Council and the Detroit Federation of Teachers Distinguished Service Award.
Yancy enjoyed fishing, cooking, and his grandchildren. He was mean on the grill, a savage with his homemade signature hot sauce, masterful with his smoker, and precise with boating and a fishing rod. Moreover, he spent time depositing his love and wisdom into his grandchildren.
Yancy will be remembered for loving the Lord, being a loving husband and father, integrity, intelligence, and always standing for excellence.
Yancy leaves to cherish his memory: wife Bobbie Jean Gideon, son Yancy Gideon III (Dionne), daughter Demetria Gideon Washington (Marvin), five grandsons - Brandon Malik Remus (Ebony), Yancy Gideon IV, Blake Miles Washington, Brock Noah Washington, Bryce Gideon Washington, a granddaughter Alexys Iman Gideon, two great granddaughters – London Ray and Elyse Skye Remus, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Faith, Love, Strength, Perseverance .…This is His Legacy.
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