~ IN MEMORY ~
SO/RC (NWA) Capt. James Cannon
Kinnard
February 20, 1937 – May 26, 2026
Southern/Republic/Northwest aviation folks do warmly
remember their colleague retired pilot and instructor Captain James Cannon
Kinnard who recently passed. James joined
Southern Airways 04-12-1965 and we believe he retired with Republic prior to
the merger with Northwest Airlines.
Captain Kinnard is survived by his wife Janet, and by his daughter Dana and
her family.
The Kinnard’s most recent Florida address is
listed in whitepages 5053 Fiddleleaf Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905.
PCN memorial site
Obituary/photo at
https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/ft-myers-fl/james-kinnard-9371730
Captain James Cannon Kinnard, a retired commercial
airline pilot flew west on May 26, 2026, at the age of 89.
James was born in Spring Hill, TN on February 20,
1937 to Marvin & Annie Ruth Kinnard.
James is survived by his wife of 69 years, Janet
Smith Kinnard and his daughter Dana Kinnard as well as two grandsons and three
great-granddaughters.
Captain Kinnard was a proud pilot who also worked
many years as an instructor in aviation.
My dad wanted to be a pilot since age 5 when he saw his first plane in flight. In addition to his distinguished career as a pilot he also served as Southerns LEC & MEC in Atlanta as well as ALPA Safety Chair & accident investigator. His last words were I'm an airline Captain. Rest well Father.
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