~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Ralph Edward ‘R.E.’ Frizzell
September 1, 1938 ~ November 29, 2017
Notice with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Ralph
Edward ‘R.E.’ Frizzell, age 79. Captain Frizzell joined Delta Air Lines
10-02-1967 and was based New Orleans. Captain Frizzell’s obituary notes his
retirement in 1992. He is survived by his children and
grandchildren
To view/sign the online guestbook and to view the family photo
gallery please visit the funeral home website at
Services for Captain Frizzell were held today in Robertsdale,
Alabama.
Should more information be received we will be sure to pass it
along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary...................Ralph Edward "R.E."
Frizzell
Ralph Edward "R.E."Frizzell, age 79, a native of Foley, AL and
a resident of Daphne, AL passed away, Wednesday, November 29, 2017. R.E. was a
two-sport athlete and 1956 graduate of Foley High School. He received an
Associate Degree from Perkinston Junior College (now Mississippi Gulf Coast
Community College). He continued his education by earning a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University in 1961. Following
graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and entered flight school at NAS Pensacola.
He earned his Naval Aviator Wings in 1962. Serving at multiple locations across
the Pacific Ocean, R.E. achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander before being
honorably discharged in 1966. After serving, R.E. joined Delta Air Lines in 1967
where he made a wonderful career as a pilot, retiring as Captain in 1992. During
retirement he maintained a second residence in Kenai, AK often fishing for
salmon and halibut. He enjoyed sharing fellowship with family, visiting friends
and neighbors. R.E. was an active member of the Kenai Fellowship Church of
Christ in Alaska. He was a First Generation Member of the Poarch Band of Creek
Indians (AL).
R.E. was a true "Auburn Man" and loved watching his Tigers
perform. The passionate cry of "War Eagle" was frequently uttered to honor his
Alma Mater. R.E. was an adventurous soul and never met a stranger. He had a
generous spirit and was always one to provide comfort and care to
others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. Frizzell,
Sr. and Vivian R. Frizzell, brothers, Henry A. Frizzell, Jr., and George E.
Frizzell and wife, Anna Frizzell. Mr. Frizzell is survived by the mother of his
children, Marion T. Frizzell and three children, Michael Frizzell of Atlanta,
GA, Todd (Geralyn) Frizzell of Robertsdale, AL, Susan (Donald) Dobson of Foley,
AL; step children, John (Ita) Richerson, Jr. of Robertsdale, AL, Stephen (Lona)
Richerson of Dadeville, AL, Cheryl (Bill) D'Andrea of VA, Denise (Dennis)
Perkins of Robertsdale, AL, John (Mary) Ross of Robertsdale, AL; three
grandchildren, Travis, Danielle, Ryan and six step grandchildren, Jacqueline,
Justin, Stephanie, Steven, Samuel and John Douglas. Funeral services will be
held Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Mack Funeral Home Chapel with
Rev. Arthur E. Bosarge, Jr. officiating. A visitation will be held Friday from 6
p.m. until 8 p.m. at Mack Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Old Cooper
Cemetery, Robertsdale, AL. In lieu of flower, please consider donating to St.
Jude'sChildren'sHospital, 501St. JudePlace, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are
by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, HWY 59, Robertsdale, AL 36567.
www.mackfuneral.com
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