~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Thomas C. Talton
January 30, 1937 ~ November 17, 2013
From the family of Captain Talton, Rhea Nichols writes:
“Retired Delta Captain Tom C. Talton, Naples, Florida, took his last flight west
November 17, 2013. A private service will be held at the Ocean Reef Club, Key
Largo, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Martha Boss Talton, and daughter
Cullen Talton Daane. Martha’s e-mail is: DALflyGRL@aol.com “
Born/raised in Florida, Captain Thomas C. Talton joined Delta
Air Lines 07-25-1960 and was based MIA & ATL. Captain Talton retired
02-01-1997, based 030/ATL, Line Ck., with 36 years.
Survived by his wife Martha personal condolences may be sent
to their residence at
1301 7th St. S. Apt. 104 , Naples FL
34102-7365 .... 239-434-2090
Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/naplesnews/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-c-talton&pid=168090592
~ Carol
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Deceased full name Tom C. Talton
Date of Birth 1/30/1937
Date of Death 11/17/2013
Relationship Pilot
Active Retired Retired
Domicile MIA/ATL
Age at death 76
Cause of death Cancer
Living Spouse Martha
Address 1301 7th St. S. #104 , Naples FL 34102
Contact: Rhea Nichols rheanichols@comcast.net Phone: 239-825-6311
Deceased full name Tom C. Talton
Date of Birth 1/30/1937
Date of Death 11/17/2013
Relationship Pilot
Active Retired Retired
Domicile MIA/ATL
Age at death 76
Cause of death Cancer
Living Spouse Martha
Address 1301 7th St. S. #104 , Naples FL 34102
Contact: Rhea Nichols rheanichols@comcast.net Phone: 239-825-6311
I remember Tom. My condolences. I was just a kid in the early 70's. Living in Coral Gables, fatherless, my Mom signs me up with Big Brothers. I was matched with one of Tom's roommates, a Delta engineer by the name of Bill Buntin. The search for Bill led me here. Tom was a great guy. I remember driving the "gang" home from Coconut Grove one night in his new Lincoln. I was 15. It was cool :) . The sailing, diving, motorcycles, flying. I'm sorry to see of his passing. I've had a time share on Vanderbilt Beach in Naples for 20 yrs. If I'd only known.....I'm still looking for Bill. Martha, I'll call you.
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I flew with Tom often as a new FE on the L1011. He was one of my all-time favorite Captains. He made the Flight Deck fun while also keeping it professional. There are stories he related that I remember to this day! He was a great role model. I have tried to emulate his style for 30 years now. Cullen I briefly met you and your Mother after your Father's retirement as you were commuting through ATL. Tom was holding your hand as you walked. It made me smile at the time. I believe you were around 5 years old.
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