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Fabian V. Husley Biloxi, MS QCWA # 06831 Chapter 52 |
Lt Col Fabian Val Husley Sr, USAF Ret, age 95, passwed away peacefully on June 4, 2014.
In 1940, Fabian ws inducted into the US Army's 31st Infintry 'Dixie Division' after prior service s a non-commissioned officer, rising to the rank of regimental sergert major, in the 155th Infinrty, Mississippi National Guard. Following OCS, he moved with the division to the Pacific Theater and particioiated in five campaigns: Finschoofen, Dutch New Philippines, Morotai, Neatherands East Indies; Sarmi-Wakade Island, New Guinea; Leyte Usland Philippines and Mindinao. He received rwo bronze Stars with oak leaf clusters, four battle stars and attained the rank of Major on the division staff. Following WWII he transferes to the Air Force and as a Lt Col commanded the 3380th Supply Squadron at Keesler AFB during the Korean conflict. Remaining in the Reservesm his civilian work included various leadership posts in supply at the Gulfport VA Navy Base and Kessler AFB before his retirement.
Fabian was very active in church work, establishing the St Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and serving as a Eucharistic minister for over 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fabian and Elizabeth (Kantzell) Husley; and his wife of 67 years, Evelyn.
Survivors include his son, Dr. F. Val and his wife Shannon (McDonnell) Husley; two grandsons, Louis of Biloxi and Daniel of Weston, FL and a great-granddaughter Danielle of Boston, MA
A private family service was helld at SOuthern Memorial Park on June 6, 2014.