~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA/DL Capt. John M. Perritt, Jr.
January 2, 1951 ~ August 26, 2020
Notification with the passing of retired Northwest/Delta
pilot Captain John Marion Perritt, Jr., age 69.
Captain Perritt joined Northwest Airlines 01-09-1987 and retired with
Delta Air Lines. He is survived by his
wife Lorraine plus many more dear extended family members.
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary……………. John M. Perritt, Jr.
John M. Perritt, Jr of Fleming Island, FL passed away
suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 69. John was a proud
member of the Orange Park High School Class of 1969. He subsequently earned his
Bachelor of Science Degree from his beloved Florida State University Class of
1973. John also earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from
Southern Illinois University graduate school in 1988. He also earned his
credentials as CPA in 1988. John honorably served in the United States Air Force
and the Florida Air National Guard retiring as a LT. Col. after 24 years of
Service.
John's Northwest Airlines/ Delta Airlines career spanned
over 30 years and allowed him to travel the world. John retired from his
beloved aviation career in January 2015 as a Captain of the A320 airliner.
Among his many achievements, John was a loving husband,
father and stepfather. He often referred to his wife Lorraine as the love of
his life.
John was an Eagle Scout, an avid Seminole Booster Club
supporter, a First Dan Black Belt Holder in Tang Soo Do, Recipient of the Air
Force Air Medal as well as a recipient of the Carnegie Award for Heroism, to
mention just a few of his innumerable recognitions, awards and accomplishments.
John was preceded in death by his father, John M. Perritt,
Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine M. Perritt; mother, Ann Corlew;
son, John H. Perritt; stepson, Michael Field (Caron); his beloved chocolate
lab, Katie and silver lab, Blu; sister, Suzanne Perritt Cravey (Randy),
brother, James Scott Perritt; nephew, Jacob Cravey (Chelsea) and their
children, Elinor and Baker; brothers-in-law, Kevin (Lorie) and James (Tracy)
McCoy; and sisters-in-law, Carol Willard and Deborah Christian (Ernie), as well
as many cherished friends.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:30 pm,
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services will
be at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at First Assembly of God, 6865
Pine Avenue, Fleming Island, FL with Fr. Ken Herzog officiating. Graveside
service following at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Donations may be made in John's honor to the Salvation Army
or the Clay County Humane Society.
All who knew John are devastated by his loss but are
comforted by knowing he is resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ in his heavenly home.
Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com
Arrangements are under the care of BROADUS-RAINES FUNERAL
HOME, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 284-4000
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