NEA/DL Capt. Walter Reed Schneider

~ IN MEMOERY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Walter Reed Schneider

December 31, 1928 ~ April 1, 2016

 

News has reached us with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired NEA/Delta pilot Captain Walt Schneider, age 87.  The pilot roster indicates Walt's seniority date as 06-15-1955 but I believe he first joined Northeast in 1950.  Captain Schneider retired with Delta Air Lines 01-01-1989, based Atlanta.  Walt was widowed just last July with the passing of his wife Helen.  The Schneiders had most recently resided in Gainesville GA.

To sign the online guestbook please visit http://www.csog.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php?task=Current&listing=All 

The funeral home website indicates no services.  Arrangements were entrusted to Cremation Society of Georgia.

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our memorial site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

Funeral home death notice......................

Walter Reed Schneider
   Born in Washington D.C. on Dec. 31, 1928
   Departed on Apr. 1, 2016 and resided in Gainesville, GA

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Walt's wife, Helen Teresa McCarthy Schneider............1932-2015

Helen Teresa McCarthy Schneider, born in Lynn, Mas., on Aug. 17, 1932, date of death July 26, 2015, in Gainesville, Ga. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Charles "Charlie" and Helen McCarthy; and her sister, Priscilla A. McCarthy. Survivors are her husband, Walter R. Schneider from Gainesville, Ga.; son, David J. Schneider and wife, Patricia from Gainesville, Ga.; son, Steven C. Schneider and wife, Jane from Silver Springs, Md.; son, Bruce J. Schneider and wife, Melissa from Richmond, Va.; and daughter Michelle M. Schneider from Woodstock, Ga. Their grandchildren, Greg Thomas and wife, Grethel and their children, Cassey, Sean and Mackenzie from Buford, Ga.; grandsons, Ken Thomas and Nicholas Schneider both from Gainesville, Ga. There will be a service at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Gainesville, Ga., on Wednesday, July 29, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, in care of St. Michael's Catholic Church, 1440 Pearce Circle N.E., Gainesville, GA 30501. 

Cremation Society of Georgia, Atlanta.
Published in gainesvilletimes.com on July 28, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/gainesvilletimes/obituary.aspx?pid=175380150#sthash.wblEcKnd.dpuf

 

DL Capt. Glenn F. Drover Sr.

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Glenn F. Drover Sr.

April 11, 1936 ~ April 2, 2016

 

The family of Captain Glenn Frank Drover has advised us of his passing.  Captain Drover was nearing his 80th year.  He joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961 and retired with Delta in 1996, and was based 031/ATL at the time of his retirement.  Captain Drover was widowed just 11 months ago with the passing of his wife Kathleen.  He is survived by his children and grandchildren.  

To view the online obituary and sign the guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://www.friedrichjones.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/833543/Glenn-F-Drover

Visitation will be Thursday, April 7th from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home of Plainfield IL. Services will be Friday, April 8th...please see all information below.  If more information is needed, you may wish to contact Capt. Drover's daughter Kati at kati.samuel@myb.net 

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Glenn F. Drover Sr.Born: April 11, 1936  

Died: April 2, 2016

 

Glenn F. Drover, Sr., age 79, a resident of McCormick, SC, formerly of Riverside and Downers Grove, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born April 11, 1936, in Chicago, IL.

 

Glenn is survived by five loving children, Margaret Mary "Maggie" (Robert) Schmidt of Joliet, IL, Glenn, Jr. (Christine) Drover of Plainfield, Joseph (Kelly)Drover of Plainfield, Tim (Taina) Drover of Chicago and Kathleen "Kati" (Joseph) Herron of Naperville; his adored grandchildren, Elizabeth (Stanley Craven) Sarabia, Amy (Michael) Ehm, Joseph (Meghan) Cegielski, Kaitlyn (Jeffrey) Fischer and Connor Schmidt; Jack, Emma and Ethan Drover; AJ, Shane and Natalie Drover; Diego Drover; Payton and Kendall Samuel; seven great-grandchildren, Hayley, Joseph, Tyler, Maddox, Dalton, Maddison and Tavin; in-laws, Mary Ann (Merle) Nicks of Homewood, IL and Bill (Janet) Fitzgibbon of Roanoke, VA; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Drover (nee Fitzgibbon), whom he married January 10, 1959, and who preceded him in death on May 1, 2015. Also by his parents, Joseph H. and Bessie Drover.

 

Glenn grew up in Riverside, IL, was a graduate of Riverside-Brookfield High School (Class of 1954) and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. Glenn served in the U.S. Air National Guard and went on to work as a pilot for Butler Aviation at Midway Airport in Chicago and, later, for 35 years with Delta Airlines, retiring as a Captain.

 

Glenn enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting and golfing and was a former member of Naperville Country Club. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downers Grove and was currently a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in McCormick, SC.

 

Visitation Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL. Services will begin Friday, April 8, 10:30 AM from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. Interment: Private.

 

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Glenn's life, memorials can be made to: Humane Society of McCormick County, 614 Belle Trace, McCormick, SC 29835, (864) 391-2349 or Alzheimer's Association , 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. # 800, Chicago, IL 60631, (847) 933-2413, www.alz.org

 

For more information, please visit www.overman-jones.com or call (815)436-9221. 

Funeral Home : Overman-Jones Funeral Home
15219 South Joliet Road Plainfield, IL 60544  ... (815) 436-9221  

.Published in Suburban Life Publications on Apr. 6, 2016

From: Kati Samuel Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 12:10 PM

To: death@pilotcommunication.net    Subject: Glenn F. Drover Obituary

My Father was a Captain for Delta Airlines for 35 years, I thought I should notify you that he passed away this past Saturday.

We are so very sad that he has passed but so proud of the Father we were blessed with.

Thank you for posting this for us.

God Bless,

Kati Samuel

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Capt. Drover's wife Kathleen..... 1938~2015

Kathleen Drover (nee Fitzgibbon), age 78, a resident of McCormick, SC, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, passed on Friday, May 1, 2015. She was born January 7, 1938, in Chicago, IL. Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband, Glenn F. Drover, whom she married January 10, 1959; five loving children, Margaret Mary "Maggie" (Robert) Schmidt of Joliet, IL, Glenn, Jr. (Christine) Drover of Plainfield, Joseph (Kelly)Drover of Plainfield, Tim (Taina) Drover of Chicago and Kathleen "Kati" (Joseph) Herron of Naperville; her adored grandchildren, Elizabeth Sarabia, Amy (Michael) Ehm, Joseph (Meghan Bentson) Cegielski, Kaitlyn (Jeffrey) Fischer and Connor Schmidt; Jack, Emma and Ethan Drover; AJ, Shane and Natalie Drover; Diego Drover; Payton and Kendall Samuel; seven great-grandchildren, Hayley, Joseph, Tyler, Maddox, Dalton, Maddison and Tavin; two siblings, Mary Ann (Merle) Nicks of Homewood, IL and Bill Fitzgibbon of Roanoke, VA; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary (nee Terrell) Fitzgibbon. Kathleen grew up in Riverside, IL, was a 1956 graduate of Nazareth High School in LaGrange, IL and attended DePaul University in Chicago. A loving homemaker, Kathleen was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downers Grove and was currently a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in McCormick, SC. Kathleen's greatest joy was spending time with her family........................  

DL Capt. Gerald Stout Bryan

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Gerald Stout Bryan

February 6, 1937  ~  April 1, 2016

 

News has reached us with the passing of retired DL pilot Captain Gerald Bryan, age 79.  Captain Bryan joined Delta Air Lines 02-14-1966 and retired with Delta as an international pilot.  He was widowed in January 2015 with the passing of his wife Exa Elizabeth.  Captain Bryan is survived by his children and grandchildren.  Services for Captain Bryan will be held tomorrow April 5th in Fairburn GA...please see information below.

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at

http://www.parrottfuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1769474 

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

Funeral Service : 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016
 Parrott Funeral Home Chapel
 8355 Senoia Road, Fairburn  GA 30213 

Visitation : 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016
 Parrott Funeral Home
 8355 Senoia Road, Fairburn  GA 30213

 

From: Jim Sibley Sent: Monday, April 04, 2016 10:51 AM   To: PCN DEATH Notice Mgr Subject:  Fwd: Cushing Park Gerald Bryan

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From: Patricia Hancock <patricia.hancock@gmail.com>  Date: Sat, Apr 2, 2016 at 8:27 PM  Subject: Cushing Park Gerald Bryan
Just got notified that a long time member of Cushing Park Family passed away on Friday.
Gerald Bryan.
Mr. Gerald Stout Bryan, of Fayetteville passed away April 1, 2016. He was a loving husband, Father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Big Daddy was an international pilot for Delta Airlines, retiring with an unbreakable record for the most international flight hours in the commercial airline industry. He received the prestigious Feather in Your Cap award for his part in a rescue of a stranded helicopter crew and numerous other accolades. He was the President of The Fayette Log Cabin Squares, Delta Cushing Park and Tomochichi Archery Club. He was a championship archer, a hobby he enjoyed with his late wife and children. He loved music, singing and playing guitar. Gerald made sure all of his children played a musical instruments. He coached Little League teams for all his children. He always was grateful for everything he was blessed with. What his family will remember most about him was his loving nature to all those around him, trying to bring joy to everyone who came in contact with him! 

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Exa Elizabeth Norred Bryan; son in-law, Dennis Daviss and is survived by his daughters, Dana Bryan Daviss, Julie Stone and her husband William; sons, David Bryan and his wife Phoebe, Joseph Bryan and his wife Denise; grandchildren, Daniel Daviss, Joseph Daviss (wife, Caroline), Jonathan Daviss (fiancé, Emily), Johnnie Blankinship (wife, Hope), their children Haygen, Michael and Ellie Exa; Joshua Blankinship (wife, Chelsea), their children, Jadyn and William Neil; granddaughters, Rebecca Spell (husband, Kevin), her sons, Gabriel and Asher; Christina Hydrick (husband, Cody); David Bryan, his children David, Cheyenne and Christian; Donzelle Bryan (wife, Faren), his children Zoey and Troy; Dale Bryan; Daniel Bryan; Audrey Wiggins (husband, Jonothan) their children, Finley, Bella, Micah, and Foster. A funeral service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2 o’clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.

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Exa Elizabeth BRYAN , wife of Capt. Bryan  
BRYAN, Exa Elizabeth Mrs. Exa Elizabeth Bryan, age 78, of Fayetteville passed away January 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son in-law, Dennis Daviss and is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gerald Stout Bryan; daughters, Dana Daviss, Julie Stone (William); sons, David Bryan (Phoebe), Joseph Bryan (Denise); 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 11 o'clock in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at parrottfuneralhome.com. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Parrott Funeral Home and Crematory, 770-964-4800.

DL Capt. LeRoy Walker Robinson

~ IN MEMORY ~

WWII veteran, DL Capt. LeRoy Walker Robinson
December 13, 1923 ~ March 27, 2016

 

Please forgive this late notice but we have just learned of the passing of WWII veteran retired DL Captain LeRoy Walker Robinson, age 92.  Graveside services were today April 2nd in Tignall GA at the Robinson Family Cemetery.  Captain Robinson was widowed.  He is survived by two sons and their families.  Following military service, Captain Robinson joined Delta Air Lines 02-28-1951 and retired with Delta based ATL.  Capt. Robinson had most recently resided on his farm near Tignall GA  ...   (706) 285-2237.

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://www.hopkinsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Leroy-Robinson-5/ 

More of Capt. Robinson's military career can be viewed by clicking on these article sites: 

 http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/bib/87626 

also http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=314497 

also http://www.news-reporter.com/news/2016-03-31/Obituaries/LeRoy_Walker_Robinson.html 

also http://generalaviationnews.com/2015/01/25/if-these-bomber-jackets-could-talk/ 

To sign the Blue Angel guestbook please visit http://firstblueangel.com/guestbook/  

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary for Mr. LeRoy W. Robinson ...............................................
 Mr. LeRoy Walker (Robby) Robinson, 92, of Broad Rd. in Tignall, died Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family.
Mr. Robinson was born on December 13, 1923, in Prosperity, SC. He grew up in Columbia, SC and attended the University of South Carolina for two years prior to joining the Navy’s Flight Training Program on June 4, 1942. Commissioned on October 1, 1943, Ensign Robinson joined VF-2 flying F6F Hellcats from the USS HORNET. He claimed his first air victory on June 11, 1944. He destroyed two more “Zekes” on June 19. Five days later he became an Ace when he shot down two Kate Bombers.
Robinson was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and afterwards remained in the Reserves. He completed his college education, earning a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina in 1951. LeRoy Robinson was promoted to Commander on August 1, 1961.
He retired as a Captain for Delta Airlines after 32 years of exemplary service.
He and his wife, Marjory Smith Robinson had three sons and managed to educate them to the level that one became a lawyer and two became doctors. Mr. Robinson is survived by two sons, Dr. Jesse Robinson, and Dr. Bill Robinson (Frances), both of Tignall; five grandchildren, Tripper Robinson, Danny Robinson, Jessica Halminski, Walker Robinson, and Maggie Robinson; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Lee Robinson.
“Robby” enjoyed retirement on his farm in Tignall, GA, raising cows and taking care of his family.
Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Rd., Tignall, GA 30668.
 Hopkins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Road, Tignall  GA 30668

 

http://www.news-reporter.com/news/2016-03-31/Obituaries/LeRoy_Walker_Robinson.html  ................

LeRoy Walker Robinson
Graveside services with full military honors will be held for World War II Navy fighter ace LeRoy Walker “Robby” Robinson, 92, of Tignall, at noon on Saturday, April 2, at the Robinson Family Cemetery, 1183 Broad Road in Tignall. He died Sunday, March 27, at his home, surrounded by family.

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 From: marksztanyo@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2016 8:09 AM  To: death@pilotcommunication.net Subject: Robby

Just received word that  Robby Robinson passed away on Easter Sunday and his service is tomorrow April 2. He is one of the last Aces from WWII and maybe the last. Also an early Blue Angle demo pilot though not an actual Blue Angel. See
M.lincolnjournnalonline.com/news/2016-03-31/obituaries/Leroy WalkerRobinson.htmi/#.Vv7bu5hHbCQ and
 Http://firstblueangel.com/guestbook/ 
Sorry for the late info but just heard this afternoon.

Plato plato2@bellsouth.net 

NEA/DL Capt. Joe W. Ozment

~ IN MEMORY ~

Korean war veteran, NEA/DL Capt. Joe W. Ozment

December 7, 1933 ~ March 27, 2016

 

Family write with news of the passing of Delta pioneer member retired NEA/DL pilot Captain Joe W. Ozment, age 82.  Captain Ozment joined Northeast Airlines 01-17-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines, and was based Atlanta.  We understand that cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held for Capt. Ozment on Saturday, April 2nd at 1:00 PM at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church in Gleason TN.  He is survived by his wife Beverly.   

Online condolences may be shared on the funeral home website at

http://www.williamsfhofgreenfieldandgleason.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3641945&fh_id=12197 

Whitepages lists the Ozment residence address as

1386 Highway 22,  McKenzie  TN  38201-1115.

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our memorial site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

Obituary............................

Williams Funeral Homes' of Greenfield and Gleason, Tennessee

Joe Wade Ozment (Gleason Chapel)
(December 7, 1933 - March 27, 2016)
U.S. Veteran A memorial service for Joe Wade Ozment, age 82, of McKenzie, TN will be held Saturday April 2, 2016 at 1pm at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church in Gleason, TN. Joe is survived by his wife, Beverly Ozment, of McKenzie, TN. Joe is also survived by six children; Brian (Lorraine) Ozment of Peachtree City, GA, John (Laura) Ozment of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Steve Ozment of Pompano Beach, FL, Gina (Lynn) Holton of San Antonio, TX, Andrea Heminger of FL, and Lisa (Rick) Sawicki of Hollywood, FL. He is survived by two step-children; John Barrett of McKenzie, TN and Bridget Cummings of Nashville, TN. Joe leaves behind a brother, John Ozment of McKenzie, TN, sister, Janice Harris of Paris, TN, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Gracie Ozment, brother, Bobby Ozment, and two sisters, Ray Nell Todd and Bonnie Glenn.

From: JOE OZMENT    Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 2:32 PM   To: PCN DEATH Notice Mgr

Subject: Notification with the passing of Delta pioneer member retired NEA/DL pilot Captain Joe W. Ozment, age 82. Captain Joe Ozment joined Delta Airlines from Northest Airlines. Retired from Delta Airlines on 01/01/1994. Joe passed away on March 27th unexpectdly at his home. He is survived by his wife Beverly Ozment and six children and 2 step children. Brian Ozment, John Ozment , Gina Holton, Andrea Heminger, Lisa Sawicki, Steven Ozment, Bridget Cummings and John Barrett. Several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was born on 12/07/1933 in McKenzie Tennessee. Son of the late Thomas and Gracie Ozment. Joe served in the Army durning the Koren War. Joe belonged to the Fidelity Lodge A.F. &A.M. Melrose Mass. Memorial service are at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church in Gleason Tennessee at 1:00 April 2nd 2016.

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Joe Ozment is being cremated. There will be a memorial service held at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church in Gleason Tennessee at 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 2.