~ IN MEMORY ~
Capt. James S. Tiffany
June 4,1918 ~ June 18, 2012
Word has been received of the passing of WWII veteran, Delta Golden Wings member and retired DL pilot Captain James Sherwood Tiffany Sr., age 94. Jim hired on with Delta 10-08-1945 and was DFW based. He retired in 1978 at the mandatory age 60. Survived by his wife Bettye personal condolences may be sent to the family at
2804 Lakeside Lane , Carrollton TX 75006-4725 ... (972) 418-6226
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Tiffany, James Sherwood
James Sherwood Tiffany, age 94, passed away June 18, 2012. Born June 4, 1918 in El Paso, Texas. Just prior to WWII, Jim was drafted into the Army and served in the 7th Cavalry horse unit before being transferred to the Army Air Corps where he became a B-24 flight instructor. In 1945, Jim began his career with Delta Airlines as a co-pilot, and soon after, advanced to the rank of captain. He always said that during his 33 years as a pilot, there was never a boring moment. He retired from Delta in 1978 and spent his retirement years with his wife, Bettye, extensively traveling all over the world. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Bettye Bobbitt Tiffany; two daughters and a son from a previous marriage, Camille Magness & husband, James, of San Antonio, TX; Barbara Bledsoe of Honolulu, HI; James Tiffany, Jr. & wife, Ani, of Sante Fe, NM; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces. He is also survived by extended family, Todd Hefley & wife, Gae, Edie Lee and Margaret Reeves, plus six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jim loved life, cherished his family and friends and was always known as a true gentleman. The family would like to thank the staff of Avalon Homes for their loving care of Jim. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Restland Wildwood Chapel.
Condolences may be offered at http://www.restlandfuneralhome.com/
Published in Dallas Morning News on June 20, 2012.
Funeral Service: Friday, June 22 at 3:00 PM
Restland Wildwood Chapel
13005 Greenville Avenue , Dallas, TX 75243 .. 972.238.7111
Subject: Obituary for DFW based Delta Captain James Tiffany (Dallas Morning News)
Obituary for James Tiffany
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Jim Tiffany Obituary in today's Dallas Morning News
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