DL Capt. Calvin Roy "Buddy" Lott Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, DL Capt. Calvin Roy "Buddy" Lott Jr.

April 13, 1954 — May 22, 2026

 

His grandchildren affectionately called him “Jet”………………

Captain Lott joined Delta Air Lines 06-20-1988.  He is survived by his wife Kathy, and by his daughter Anita and her family.  The Lotts reside in the Fort Worth area per whitepages: 9124 Benview Ct, Fort Worth, TX 76126.

 

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https://www.thompsonfunerals.com/obituaries/calvin-lott-jr

Calvin Roy "Buddy" Lott Jr. passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, devotion, and deep love for his family.

 

Born on April 13, 1954, in Houston to Anita and Calvin Lott, Buddy grew up with a strong sense of purpose and dedication. He graduated from Waltrip High School and went on to attend the United States Air Force Academy. He later earned his Master’s degree from Webster University.

 

Buddy proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Colonel. A distinguished F‑4 fighter pilot, he devoted his career to excellence, leadership, and the safety of those he served alongside. After retiring from the Air Force, Buddy continued his lifelong passion for aviation as a Captain with Delta Air Lines and later as the Principal Operations Inspector for American Airlines with the Federal Aviation Administration.

 

Above all, Buddy was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His grandchildren affectionately called him “Jet,” a name that captured both his aviation legacy and the joyful, larger‑than‑life presence he brought to their lives. He cherished time spent with his family, found joy on the golf course, and delighted in the companionship of his dogs. His greatest happiness came from his grandchildren, who brought light and laughter to his life. He was a faithful member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, Houston Oaks Country Club, and the Order of Daedalians.

 

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Roylyn Anderson; and his grandson, Timothy Blake Jordan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy Lott; his daughter, Anita Jordan, and her husband, Will; and his grandsons, Pierce, Sean, and Ian Jordan; along with numerous extended family members and dear friends.

 

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the US Air Force Academy Association and Foundation or the Stevenson Companion Animal Life‑Care Center.

 

The family invite friends to a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth, with visitation continuing until 8:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 3312 Dryden Road, Fort Worth.  

Interment will be at 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Houston National Cemetery.

 

 

 

NWA Capt. Joe William Black

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, EAL/NWA Capt. Joe William Black

October 24, 1946 ~ May 22, 2026

 

Faced with the Vietnam War, Joe decided that it would be better to “fly over Vietnam rather than crawl through the jungles” and so he opted to serve his country in the US Air Force…………

Joe joined Northwest Airlines 02-02-1990 and likely retired in 2006 prior to the NWA-DL merger.  Joe is survived by close friends and aviation colleagues, as well as many dear family members.

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Atlanta, GA ~ Joe William Black, 79, of Atlanta, GA, entered his eternal rest on Friday, May 22, 2026. Joe was born in Anderson, SC, a son of the late William (Bill) Black and Edna Davis Black. His early years were spent in Honea Path and Ware Shoals, SC, and much of his school years in Johnston, SC. He was a 1964 graduate of Strom Thurman High School where he played trumpet in the school marching band. He received his BS in Business Administration from the University of SC in 1968. He later completed his Master of Arts in 1978 at Webster University.

 

Faced with the Vietnam War, Joe decided that it would be better to “fly over Vietnam rather than crawl through the jungles” and so he opted to serve his country in the US Air Force. He completed his Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laredo Air Force Base flying C-130s. He was later stationed in Taiwan with Tactical Air Command and flew sorties in and out of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. He also flew the T-39 (Saberliner), transporting Air Forces officers and government officials to various locations. After returning to the states he was stationed at Langley Air Force Base and was later promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned to the Air Lift Command Center (ALCC) at Scott Air Force Base in O’Fallon, Illinois.

 

After leaving the US Air Force, Joe was hired as a pilot by Eastern Airlines and flew 727s and DC-9s domestically until the demise of Eastern. He then joined Northwest Air Lines flying 727s, DC-9s, and the A130 Air Bus to destinations in the US, Central and South America, Canada and the Caribbean. He retired shortly before the Northwest-Delta Air Lines merger and he remarked on numerous occasions “I never did anything but fly airplanes my whole [adult] life.” He pointed out that his favorite plane to pilot was the DC-9 because it was less automated and “you were really flying the plane”.

 

Joe was a former member of Pi Kappa Alpha and was a long-standing member of the National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA). In recent years he was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church and was a volunteer in the church’s Tuesday Night Supper Club serving a hot meal to the homeless. He enjoyed gardening but his primary passion in life was traveling, and he traveled at every opportunity. His travels included many locations in the US, the Holy Land (with his mother), Egypt (with his parents), India, numerous European countries, England, Nepal, Canada, Central and South America and the Caribbean. His recent notable travels included the Galapagos Islands, a cruise on the Amazon River and traversing the Panama Canal in both directions. In recent years he gained immense pleasure from spending time with his partner and friends at their summer retreat at the Rivers Edge Campground in Dewey Rose, GA.

 

Joe is survived by his life partner of 26 years, R. Derald Hartley and by his brother and sister-in-law Charlie and Jan Black of Hollywood, SC, nephew Chuck Black and wife Missy of Hollywood, SC and niece Kin Black Joye and husband Ron of James Island, SC. Survivors also include great-niece Emma Black, and great-nephews Charlie Black, Jackson Joye and Ryan Joye. Joe is also survived by his favorite first-cousin David Black of Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

 

The family will receive friends at Parker-White Pruitt Funeral Home, 603 N. Main St., Honea Path, SC from 1:00-2:30 on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. A graveside service will follow in the Black Family plot at Eastview Cemetery where Joe will be buried beside his beloved aunt Rubie Black. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in Atlanta, GA at a later date. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

NWA/DL Capt. John W. Weber III

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. John W. Weber III

July 12, 1961 - May 25, 2026

 

John began his career as a flight instructor in Lincoln Park, N.J……spent 12 years flying for regional airlines including East Hampton Air and Business Express, which brought him to Vermont. He later flew one of TWA’ s final routes before continuing with Northwest Airlines…………..

John joined Northwest Airlines 04-25-1997 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Holly, and by his two daughters and their families.  A celebration of life event is planned for June 5^th in Vermont. 

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John’s passion for aviation began early and never left him. A sixth grade book report on becoming a pilot marked the start of a lifelong dedication to flying. Known for his calm demeanor, sharp instincts, and deep understanding of aircraft and weather, Captain Weber built a remarkable aviation career spanning decades. Over the course of more than 38,000 flight hours, he safely guided countless passengers through the skies with skill, steadiness, and professionalism.

 

John began his career as a flight instructor in Lincoln Park, N.J, before spending 12 years flying for regional airlines including East Hampton Air and Business Express, which brought him to Vermont. He later flew one of TWA’ s final routes before continuing with Northwest Airlines and ultimately Delta Air Lines, where he spent the final 28 years of his career. Above all else, John was devoted to his family. He shared 36 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Holly, and together they raised their daughters, Emily and Sydney, in a home filled with warmth, generosity, and constant activity. John loved sharing the things that brought him joy, especially boating, rowing, cars, and traveling with his daughters. Their home became a gathering place for Halloween hayrides, birthday parties, potluck dinners, and lifelong friendships. For the past eight years, John lived with terminal prostate cancer. During periods when treatment grounded him from flying, he found renewed purpose through the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, where he poured his energy into serving others and eventually became President of the Board. He also served with the Shelburne Fire Department beginning in 1993 and became a Lifetime Member. Whether in the air or on the ground, John was someone people trusted in difficult moments. John also quietly gave his time wherever it was needed. Through the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, he hauled pilot gigs through difficult winter conditions so local rowing teams could travel to compete in Boston. Before sunrise on snowy mornings, neighbors could count on seeing him out on his tractor clearing roads and driveways so others could start their day safely. John was disappointed to miss his ceremonial final landing into JFK, which would have marked the close of his aviation career. His family takes comfort in imagining him on one final approach, cleared for a visual landing onto Runway 13 Left, welcomed home by the fire trucks he loved and the skies that defined so much of his life.

 

John will be remembered for his humility, kindness, steady presence, and unwavering dedication to others. His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched through every safe landing, every emergency answered, every neighbor helped, and every moment shared with those he loved.

 

Captain John W. Weber III passed away at home on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, surrounded by his family and an immense amount of love. The significance of the day felt fitting for a man who dedicated so much of his life to serving others. He is survived by his wife, Holly; his daughters, Emily and Sydney; Emily’s fiance, Sam Catalano; Sydney’s partner, Hunter Baker; and his vast circle of friends in the emergency response community and beyond.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, an organization that became deeply meaningful to John throughout the later years of his life.

 

Celebration of Life: June 5 at the Old Lantern, 3260 Greenbush Rd, Charlotte, VT 3PM-6PM

 

 

NCA/RC/NWA Capt. Randall James Dunne

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NCA/RC/NWA Capt. Randall James Dunne (Randy)

September 3, 1945 - April 8, 2026

 

Randy began flying with North Central Airlines 12-11-1972 and retired with Northwest Airlines in 2005 as a Captain.  Randy is survived by his wife Diane, and by his children and their families.

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TRAVERSE CITY — Randall James Dunne, better known as Randy, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on April 8, 2026. Randy was born September 3, 1945, in Jersey City, NJ, the son of James Dunne Jr. and Marie Haegen. The oldest of 4, he was a caregiver to his younger siblings, James, David, and Kathleen. His childhood was in Waldwick, NJ, where he was Captain of the football team at St. Luke's Catholic High School. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, and became a pilot, fulfilling his aviation dream of flying for Trans-Michigan Airlines, North Central Airlines, Republic Airlines, and Northwest Airlines. He retired in 2005, reaching the rank of 747 captain on international routes.

He raised 3 children (Jason, Jennifer, and Jessica) on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City, and they were the center of Randy's life. Through his work, he traveled the world and encouraged his family to experience different places and pursue their dreams with courage and determination. That spirit of bravery and curiosity lives on in his children, many of whom have spent significant time living and traveling both within and beyond the U.S.

He met his second wife, Diane Dunne, 25 years ago, and together they divided their retirement years between Traverse City, Michigan, and Estero, Florida. Randy was a classic big-fish storyteller who loved talking to everyone, a trait that even got him in trouble with the nuns at Catholic school. His boisterous laugh and jovial spirit won the admiration of even his hospital staff until the very end. One of the last things he said to a room full of staff was, "Laughter is so important. What's the point of living if you cannot laugh?"

Randy's family was his life force, and his love and loyalty to his family and friends were among his defining traits. Remaining to cherish Randy's memory are his wife, Diane Dunne; his children, Jason and Anarie Dunne, Jennifer and Booth Keeney, and Jessica and Jim Greilick; grandchildren, Reilan and Adrien Dunne, Elowen and Maeve Keeney, and Mackensie and Alice Greilick; and his sister, Kathleen (Dunne) and Al Graef. Randy will be missed greatly, but his legacy will live on forever through our fond memories and his many stories.

May he now rest in peace.

NEA/DL Capt. David Dutton

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. David Dutton

December 23, 1941 ~ May 19, 2026

 

Captain David A. Dutton first joined Northeast Airlines 03-31-1967 and retired with Delta Air lines based Boston.  He is survived by his wife Marilyn, and by his children and stepchildren and their families.  The Dutton’s residence is in Merrimac, Massachusetts.  A visitation time will be held May 22 at the Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home in Merrimac…..please see obituary below.

 

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David A. Dutton, of Merrimac, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 84.

David was born on December 23, 1941, in Randolph, Vermont, to Howard F. Dutton and Beverly L. Dutton. He grew up in Haverhill, Massachusetts, at the family home where his lifelong passion for aviation first took flight. Under the guidance of his father, Howard, who operated Dutton Flying Service, David learned to fly and quickly discovered what would become the great love and purpose of his life. At just 16 years old, he soloed for the first time, beginning a journey in aviation that would span decades. David not only loved flying but also enjoyed the thrill and challenge of aerobatics, embracing the excitement and freedom he found in the skies.

 

David graduated from Haverhill High School and turned his passion for flying into a career. At the age of 22, he began working for commercial airlines, flying for Northeast Airlines before continuing his career with Delta Air Lines. Through years of dedication and experience, he became a respected Captain and retired from Delta in 1996 after an accomplished career in aviation.

 

While aviation was woven into the fabric of David’s life, his interests and talents extended far beyond the skies. He enjoyed bowling, motorcycles, softball, basketball, reading, cooking, and walking. Before his airline career, David also shared his love of cooking as Head Chef at Faulkner Hospital. He enjoyed traveling with the Retreads and especially treasured the time spent visiting his children and grandchildren. He was also a proud member of the Lions Club.

 

David is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Marilyn F. (Slye) Dutton; his daughter, Deborah A. Dutton; his son, Derek J. Dutton and his wife, Linda Geiger; his stepsons, Shawn J. Patten and Joel A. Patten; his 12 grandchildren; his 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

 

He was predeceased by his parents, Howard F. and Beverly L. Dutton; his sister, Diane D. Wilson; and his brother, Donald H. Dutton.

 

David will be remembered for his love of family, his adventurous spirit, his warmth, and the passion that carried him both on the ground and in the skies. The miles he traveled and the lives he touched leave a legacy that will continue through all who knew and loved him.

 

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026 from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA 01860. Funeral Service and burial will be private for the family.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of David A. Dutton to LBDA, Lewy Body Dementia Association.