~ IN MEMORY ~
Com Air (Delta Air Lines), World Airways, and
FedEx
Capt. John Russell Thibodeau
November 24, 1963 ~ January 5, 2026
PCN memorial site
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-thibodeau-obituary?id=60579959
John Thibodeau Obituary
Published by Legacy on Jan. 20, 2026.
In Loving Memory of John Russell Thibodeau
John Russell Thibodeau, age 62, of Jacksonville,
Florida, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2026. He will be
remembered for his infectious laugh, wonderful sense of humor, and his deep
love for his son and family. John's endless curiosity for new adventures and
his passion for music brought joy to those around him. One cherished memory is
the last time the family gathered: John played guitar alongside his brother
Mark, while his sister Lynne and father Charles joined in with other
instruments. The room was filled with laughter and love, and their mother
watched on, shaking her head in fond amusement. John's son, Charlie, recalls
their meaningful trip together to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, Canada, where
they explored their Thibodeau family roots dating back to the 1600s.
John was born on November 24, 1963, in Bad
Constadt, Germany, to Charles and Marilyn Thibodeau. He was known for his
spontaneity, kindness, love of music, and enthusiasm for riding his Indian
motorcycles. John attended Aberdeen Senior High School in Aberdeen, Maryland,
and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a Bachelor of
Science in Cartography.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn
Russell Thibodeau. He is survived by his father, Charles Thibodeau; his son,
Charlie Thibodeau; his sister, Lynne Thibodeau Comly (William); and his
brother, Mark Thibodeau (Jamie). John was also cherished by his nieces Kathryn
Henwood (Lexie), Elizabeth Spina (Danton), Lauren Waitkus (Robbie), and
Katharine Thibodeau; nephews Jack Thibodeau, Mason Thibodeau, Bill Comly Jr.
(Kelly), James Comly, and Chris Comly (Megan); grandnieces Mia, Eleanor, Haley,
and Henley; and grandnephews Leander, Logan, and Caden.
After college, John was commissioned into the U.S.
Army and began his career as an Army fixed-wing and helicopter (Cobra-IP)
aviator, serving in the Military Intelligence Branch. His distinguished service
included flying missions along the DMZ in Korea, serving during the War in
Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf War, and serving at numerous other duty
stations. John was honored with several awards, including the Army Service
Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Parachutist
Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Army Aviator Badge, and Path Finder Badge. He
held the rank of Captain upon leaving military service.
Following his military service, John became a
commercial airline pilot. His career included serving as captain for Com Air
(Delta Airlines), World Airways, and FedEx.
A memorial service with full military honors will
be held on February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery,
located at 5525 U.S. Highway 1, North Mims, Florida 32754.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations
be made in John's memory to the Disabled American Veterans Association (DAV):
https://support.dav.org/campaigns/John-Russell-Thibodeau
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