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Ronald Ray (Ron) Alexander, age 74, of
Griffin passed away November 17, 2016. Ron's love of flying began at the age of
14 and he received his pilot's license at the age of 17. After high school and
college, he joined the United States Air Force where he served his country in
the Vietnam War. The Air Force awarded Ron the Distinguished Flying Cross and
two Air Medals. In 1969, he was hired by Delta Air Lines where he worked until
retirement in 2002, with 34 years of service as Chief Pilot. Ron was an
entrepreneur having owned and operated several businesses since 1979. In March
2004, Ron founded the Candler Field Museum, a non-profit organization. Candler
Field is named after the original Atlanta airport. He is survived by his wife,
Regina Alexander; daughter Julie Alexander and her husband Eric Lund, and their
son Alexander; daughter Jane Smith and her husband Rod Smith, and their children
Luke and Grace. Visitation for Mr. Alexander will be Sunday, November 20th from
6-8 P.M. at the Conner- Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd, Griffin, GA.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Candler Field in
Williamson, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider
making a contribution to the Candler Field Museum, 349 Jonathan Roost Rd,
Williamson, GA 30292 or www.peachstateaero.com Please join her
family and friends in honoring the life of Ron Alexander by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com
and posting your tributes and memories. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W.
McIntosh Rd., Griffin. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=Ronald-Ray-ALEXANDER&pid=182630219#sthash.LhL1Apif.dpuf
Hello
everyone; As we all
deal with the loss of a great friend, the family has asked that we spread the word
that the visitation for Ron
will be on Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Conner Westbury
funeral home in Griffin.
Following link to Conner Westbury where updates and
the obituary will be posted later. There will be a celebration of life at a
later date, to be announced.
Conner-Westbury
Funeral Home1891
W McIntosh Rd
Griffin, GA 30223
Telephone: (770) 227-2300
Email: wecare@conner-westburyfuneralhome.com
Griffin, GA 30223
Telephone: (770) 227-2300
Email: wecare@conner-westburyfuneralhome.com
~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Ronald R. Alexander
January 12, 1942 ~ November 17,
2016
Notification with the tragic death
Thursday evening of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Ronald
R. Alexander, age 74. Captain Alexander joined Delta Air Lines 06-02-1969 and
retired with Delta in 2002.
More information will follow as we learn
more.....................
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Around 5:30 Thursday evening units from
the Pike County Sheriffs Department, Pike County Fire Department all responded
to Candler Field in Williamson to a single engine plane crash. Witnesses stated
to WKEU news that the aircraft appeared to be on fire right before impact. The
1917 Jenny was being flown by Candler Field Museum and Barnstormer’s Grill owner
Ron Alexander, and another passenger was also on board at the time of the
accident.
More information is expected to be
released later. Stay tune to WKEU News for more on this breaking news
story.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Curtiss JN4D Jenny, N1662: Fatal accident occurred November 17, 2016 near Peach State Airport (GA2), Williamson, Pike County, Georgia
Curtiss JN4D Jenny, N1662: Fatal accident occurred November 17, 2016 near Peach State Airport (GA2), Williamson, Pike County, Georgia
Ron R. Alexander: http://registry.faa.gov/N1662
Those who may have information that might
be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board investigation may
contact them by email eyewitnessreport@ntsb.gov, and any
friends and family who want to contact investigators about the accident should
email assistance@ntsb.gov.
Around 5:30 Thursday evening units from
the Pike County Sheriff's Department, Pike County Fire Department all responded
to Candler Field in Williamson to a single engine plane crash.
Witnesses stated to WKEU news that the
aircraft appeared to be on fire right before impact.
The Curtiss JN4D Jenny was being flown by
Candler Field Museum and Barnstormer’s Grill owner Ron Alexander, and another
passenger was also on board at the time of the accident.
Source: http://wkeuradio.com
Candler Field principal Ron Alexander and
an unidentified Federal Aviation Administration official were killed Thursday
evening in a small plane crash near the airport in Williamson.
The plane, a Curtiss JN4D Jenny, burst
into flames upon impact.
First responders rushed to the scene but
could not save the two onboard.
The plane experienced trouble on
takeoff.
It appeared the pilot tried to put it
down in a pasture but it crashed into a wooded area.
Source: http://www.barnesville.com
PIKE COUNTY, Ga. - A plane has crashed in
Pike County, killing two people on board according to fire
officials.
Fire officials confirmed to Channel 2
Action News that a Curtiss JN4D Jenny airplane crashed Thursday evening at Peach
State Airport in Williamson, Georgia.
Investigators said the plane took off
shortly after 5:30 p.m. from the Candler Field Museum and crashed after
liftoff.
Witnesses told investigators that there
were visible flames from the plane before it crashed.
Two people on board were killed in the
incident. Investigators are not releasing the names of the victims at this
point.
The FAA is at the scene already working
to learn more about what caused the crash. The NTSB is on the way.
EAA Vintage Director Killed In Jenny
Crash By Russ Niles |
November 18, 2016
EAA Vintage Aircraft Association board of directors member Ron Alexander was killed Thursday in the crash of his recently restored Curtiss Jenny at Peach Tree Airport in Williamson, Georgia. An unidentified passenger was also killed. A local newspaper is reporting that the passenger was an FAA official but that has not been confirmed. Initial reports suggest the aircraft encountered some kind of difficulty on takeoff. It crashed in a wooded area and caught fire. First responders rushed to the scene but were unable to save the occupants.
EAA Vintage Aircraft Association board of directors member Ron Alexander was killed Thursday in the crash of his recently restored Curtiss Jenny at Peach Tree Airport in Williamson, Georgia. An unidentified passenger was also killed. A local newspaper is reporting that the passenger was an FAA official but that has not been confirmed. Initial reports suggest the aircraft encountered some kind of difficulty on takeoff. It crashed in a wooded area and caught fire. First responders rushed to the scene but were unable to save the occupants.
Alexander founded Alexander Aeroplane Company, which was later sold to
Aircraft Spruce. He had restored a Stearman in addition to the Jenny. He also
established the Candler Field Museum at Peach Tree Airport. Alexander was an
ex-military pilot who retired a captain with Delta after 33 years in
2002.
From: Julian
Black Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:01 PM Subject: FW:
Capt. Ron Alexander
.........................
I
just received this email and do not have any more information.
Captain
Alexander was a Delta Golden Wings member. He will be a great lost to the
aviation community!
Julian
Black
From: Snjjose@aol.com
[mailto:Snjjose@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016
8:10 PM Subject: Capt. Ron Alexander
Capt.
Ron Alexander perished this afternoon at his airport flying his restored Jenny.
No details yet
Capt.
Joseph Fagundes (ret.)
J & B Properties LLC
P.O. Box 277
LaGrange Ga. 30241
706-881-1393
J & B Properties LLC
P.O. Box 277
LaGrange Ga. 30241
706-881-1393
Larry Enlow, FSDO-15 POI, DPE Manager and true friend to all here in this Central Florida district was the passenger. This will be a terrible loss to our pilot family.
ReplyDeleteTwo great aviation leaders gone west.