09/13/2026
Calling on our motorcycle community to help us honor one of our own.
On Sunday, September 20, the American Legion Riders of Post 116 will say goodbye to our Brother Eugene “Gene” Johnson. Gene was a Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force veteran, a proud member of American Legion Post 116, and an active member of our Riders family. He was larger than life, quick with a joke, and someone who truly valued the brotherhood he found among fellow veterans and Riders.
Gene’s memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM at Bryan Lee Funeral Home, Angier Chapel, 300 E. McIver St., Angier, NC.
Following the service, we will give Gene one final ride from the funeral home to American Legion Post 116, 6400 Johnson Pond Rd., Fuquay-Varina.
We would like to invite all motorcycle groups, clubs, independent riders, veterans, and friends of the riding community to join us for this final ride and help us give Gene the sendoff he deserves.
We expect to depart the funeral home at approximately 3:00 PM. Please arrive early enough to stage your motorcycles and be ready to ride.
You did not have to know Gene personally to ride with us. This is about what the motorcycle community does best: showing up for one another when it matters most.
When we arrive at Post 116, we will continue celebrating Gene’s life with a memorial gathering, sharing stories and remembering our Brother together.
Please share this with motorcycle groups and riders who may want to join us.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Memorial Service: 2:00 PM
Final Ride Departure: Approximately 3:00 PM
Bryan Lee Funeral Home — Angier Chapel
300 E. McIver St., Angier, NC
Destination: American Legion Post 116
6400 Johnson Pond Rd., Fuquay-Varina, NC
Ride on, Brother Gene. One last ride. One strong motorcycle community.