~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Capt. Lyle Edward Letteer Jr.
July 20, 1942 ~ August 16, 2018
Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain
Lyle Edward Letteer Jr., age 76. Captain Letteer joined Delta Air Lines
11-04-1968. He is survived by his wife Brenda plus many other dear friends and
family members.
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral
home website at
Funeral services for Captain Letteer will be held August 20th
in the Chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville GA. Interment will
follow in the Chestnut Mountain Church Cemetery. Visitation will be the evening
of August 19th.
Should more information be received we will be sure to pass it
along.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary....................
Lyle Edward Letteer, 76, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at
Landmark Hospital in Athens, Georgia following a brief illness. He was of the
Mormon Faith and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
on Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA. He is survived by his wife Brenda A.
Letteer; sister and brother-in-law Cissy and Richard Johnson, Gainesville, GA,
sister Francine Johnson, Henderson, Nevada, and sister Justine Stelling, Foster
City, California; Sons Shannon Letteer, Daytona Beach, FL, Glenn Letteer, Ogden,
Utah and daughter Kelly Daniel, Tonopha, Arizona as well as grandchildren,
nieces and nephews, and a host of close friends and neighbors.
Born in Savannah, GA Lyle was raised in Hapeville Georgia and
attended Hapeville High School, graduating in the Class of 1961. He would
continue furthering his education and acquire two Bachelor of Science degrees in
both Aviation and Aeronautics, graduating Cum Laude in his class; two Master of
Science Degrees in both Aviation and Aerospace Management, graduating Magna Cum
Laude in his class; a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Science, and was in the process of
completing his second Ph.D. in Business Administration as well as Paralegal
Certificate in Law.
In his early years Lyle joined the United States Air Force
where he proudly served his Country. During his time of service, he was honored
and presented with the Air Force Good Conduct Medal as well as earning the Small
Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Upon Honorable discharge, he settled into
civilian life and began raising his family.
Shortly thereafter, he accepted a position with Delta
Airlines. As Captain he flew both Domestic and International routes and
accumulated thousands of hours across the globe. Many interesting stories were
told of these adventures and many memories were made along the way. After 32
years of employment Lyle hung up his wings from commercial flight service. After
retirement, Lyle flew a few more years for Executive Jet International flying
celebrities and CEOs for Fortune 500 Companies. Lyle also held ATP in Single
and Multi-engine Land and Sea as well as Commercial Rating in Rotocraft
Helicopter and Glider. He was also a flight instructor and A & P Mechanic
with Inspection Authorization.
During the early 1970s Lyle became a member of Civil Air
Patrol and proudly served for over 40 years. He served in capacities of both
Georgia Wing Commander and National Safety Officer.
Additional career experiences also include Reserve Trooper of
the Florida Highway Patrol, Reserve Officer of the Florida Marine Patrol,
Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
out of Charleston, SC, and Flotilla Commander of the Lake Hartwell Flotilla.
Lyle’s interests included being a Member of the Free and
Accepted Masons and he proudly held positions including 3rd Degree Mason and
Past Master, 32nd Degree Sottish Rite and 33rd Degree York Rite. Additionally,
he was a former Chief of Staff of the Georgia State Defense Force. Lyle was
also a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution. His appreciation of
nature led him to become a Hall County Master Gardner Extension Volunteer since
2012
Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 20, 2018 at
1:00pm in the Chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home in Gainesville, Georgia.
Brother George Wangemann will officiate. Interment will follow in the Chestnut
Mountain Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home
Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do
so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355
Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of
arrangements.
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