DL Capt. James C. West Jr.

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. James C. West Jr.

June 24, 1940 ~ August 8, 2018 

 

News has reached us with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain James Claibourne West Jr., age 78.  Captain West joined Delta Air Lines 03-14-1969 and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Carole. 

Please see obituary below noting that memorial services for Captain West are planned for September 29th in Florida..... your RSVP is requested.

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

https://www.demarcofamilyfh.com/notices/James-West 

For those wishing to send a personal note, condolences may be sent to the family at

  13749 Dunwoody Dr., Spring Hill  FL  34609-0629

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary...................In Memory of USAF Veteran, Delta Captain James C. West, Jr.

Captain James C. West, Jr. aka JC the AC, Jimmy Jet, Black Jack Shellac passed away August 8, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jim was a tidewater boy, born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Norfolk, Virginia where he graduated from Norview High School. He went to college at Virginia Military Institute (VMI), entered the ROTC Program and graduated in the class of 1962. He joined the Air Force in 1963 and was assigned to undergraduate pilot training class 64xI, Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas from July 15, 1963-May 28, 1964. From there, he was assigned to MAC, 17th Squadron, Charleston, S.C. where he flew C124’s (Old Shakey) taking cargo/supplies all over the world including Vietnam during the war. The world was exposed to his sense of humor…an example comes to mind…when approaching Chateauroux AFB, France, the call to the tower was “Chateauroux, Chateauroux, this is 952. How do you do?” Jim resigned from the Air Force in February 1969 and immediately joined Delta Airlines, Class of March 1969. He flew Delta for 31 years flying DC-9’s, 727’s, L1O11’s, 757’s, 767’s and was a flight instructor for 5 years. Jim was known for his wit, great sense of humor and ready smile. Family and friends will miss him dearly; but he will always be remembered as the man he was. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will take place on Saturday, September 29th at 4 o’clock pm at Silverthorn Country Club 4550 Golf Club Lane, Brooksville, Fl 34609. Please RSVP to Mike or Mary Armstrong at 352-293-3290. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made in his honor to VMI Scholarship Fund, Lexington, VA. 24450 The family has entrusted Jim’s care and services to Demarco Family Funeral Home 5399 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL. 34606.

Contact Name : James Klausch (Funeral Director}  Email:  jklausch@outlook.com

   Phone: 352-701-0364 

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visitor to our Web site has advised us:

Deceased full name  James C. West

 Date of Birth  06/24/1940

 Date of Death  08/08/2018

 Relationship  Pilot , Retired

 Age at death  78  Cause of death  Natural

 Living Spouse  Carole J. West 

 Address  13749 Dunwoody St. , Spring Hill  FL  34609

 Airline  Delta

 Guestbook URL DeMarco Family Funeral Home

 Comments Obit  In Memory of USAF Veteran, Delta Captain James C. West, Jr. June 24, 2940-August 8, 2018. Captain James C. West, Jr. aka JC the AC, Jimmy Jet, Black Jack Shellac passed away August 8, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer?s Disease.......................................

...... Celebration of Jim?s Life will take place on Saturday, September 29th at 4 o?clock pm at Silverthorn Country Club 4550 Golf Club Lane, Brooksville, Fl 34609. Please RSVP to Mike or Mary Armstrong at 352-293-3290. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made in his honor to VMI Scholarship Fund, Lexington, VA. 24450 The family has entrusted Jim?s care and services to Demarco Family Funeral Home 5399 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL. 34606 

Contact Name : James Klausch (Funeral Director}  Email  jklausch@outlook.com  Phone 352-701-0364 

Mary Louise Elliott, widow of DL Capt. Roscoe Elliott

~ IN MEMORY ~

Mary Louise Wiggs Elliott

September 14, 1925 ~ August 21, 2018

 

Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member Mary ‘Louise’ Elliott, age 92.  Louise was the widow of DL Captain R. G. ‘Roscoe’ Elliott who passed in December 2016.  She is survived by their daughters and grandchildren plus many other family members and friends.

To view Louise’s obituary online please visit the funeral home website at 

 https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colleyville-tx/mary-elliott-7968069 

also available online at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=louise-wiggs-elliott&pid=190041903&fhid=17325 

Services for Louise were held August 24th in Colleyville, Texas....please see below. 

Should more information be received we can then pass it along.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary.......................Louise Wiggs Elliott of RICHLAND HILLS --

Louise Wiggs Elliott, 92, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 12:30 p.m., Friday, August 24 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville.

MEMORIALS: Donations may be made to Richland Hills Baptist Church. Louise was born in Chalybeate, Miss., on September 14, 1925 to parents Earl Marcus Wiggs and Myrtle Meeks Wiggs. She graduated in 1943 from Chalybeate High School where she was valedictorian of her class. Upon graduation, she attended Blue Mountain College in Miss. On June 21, 1946, she married the love of her life R.G. ";Roscoe"; Elliott, also from Chalybeate. They began their married life in Fort Worth with Roscoe working as a pilot for Delta Air Lines and Louise as an executive secretary. In 1953, the Elliotts moved to Richland Hills, where they raised their two daughters. Louise was an active and dedicated volunteer in the Richland Hills community. When her daughters were young, she volunteered in PTA and Camp Fire Girls. She was a longtime, faithful member of Richland Hills Baptist Church and served as church hostess, Sunday School worker, and most recently, greeter. She also taught a ladies exercise class for over 20 years at Richland Hills Community Center and was chosen volunteer of the year. Louise is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 70 years, R.G. Elliott, and her brother, Earl Marcus Wiggs, Jr. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Louise's compassionate caregivers from Care Serve Private Duty.

SURVIVORS: Louise is survived by her daughters, Barbie Adair and husband, Jay, and Donna Mowdy and husband, Danny; granddaughter, Shelbi Goodman and husband, Charlie; sister Jean Ketchum and extended family and friends.

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Roscoe G. Elliott

February 3, 1923 ~ December 5, 2016

 

Word has reached our group with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Roscoe G. ‘RG’ Elliott, age 93.   Captain Elliott joined Delta Air Lines 02-27-1946 and retired in 1983 based DFW.  He is survived by his wife Louise........................ 

For those wishing, personal condolences may be sent to the family at

3608 London Lane, Richland Hills TX 76118-5133

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN  http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2016/12/dl-capt-roscoe-g-elliott.html

 

Obituary in part............................

R.G. "Roscoe" Elliott, 93, of Richland Hills passed away on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016.....................

 

Roscoe, as he was lovingly known, was born in Chalybeate, Miss., on Feb. 3, 1923, to parents, Claude and Olen Elliott. He proudly served his country as a pilot with the Army Air Corps and was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He actively served and transported paratroopers to Normandy on D-Day.

 

He later dedicated 37 years of service to Delta Air Lines. He retired in 1983 as the most senior Delta pilot and was captain on the L-1011 TriStar..................................

BO/RW/NWA Capt. Austin Brewster Bates

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, BO/RW/NWA Capt. Austin B. Bates

July 11, 1937 ~ August 13, 2018

 

Word has been received with the passing of decorated military veteran retired Bonanza/Hughes Airwest/NWA pilot Captain Austin Brewster Bates, age 81.  Captain Bates has dealt with many health issues this past year as related to his Parkinson’s diagnosis.  Please see information below for more of his military service.

To view the obituary online please visit the funeral home website at

http://www.woodriverchapel.com/book-of-memories/3587040/Bates-Austin/index.php  or 

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=austin-brewster-bates&pid=189978527&fhid=6423

Graveside services for Captain Bates will be held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on September 4th at 0930, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024...  (480) 513-3600.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary.............Col. Austin Brewster Bates

Ketchum, ID - Col. Austin Brewster Bates flew west on Aug 13, 2018 in his beloved town of Ketchum, Idaho surrounded by the mountains where he skied for most of his life. His passing was peaceful and elegant, like the way he lived. Austin fought Parkinson's disease as the brave warrior he was, never complaining, consistently sweet and loving. His positive attitude, dedication to his country, his love for people and animals were felt by all who knew him.

 

Austin was born in Akron, Ohio on July 11, 1937 to Margaret and Paul Bates. He moved to Arizona in 1942 with his parents and three sisters, Maggie, Dorothy and Sandra.

 

He obtained his BS in Technology-Aeronautics from ASU, 1959. He graduated Marine Corps Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA in 1959; Naval Flight School in Pensacola, FL in 1960, Communist Guerrilla Warfare School in 1961, Marine Corp Base Officer School in 1962; Naval flight instructor 1963; USAF Command and Control Technician, 1967; USAF Command and Staff Course graduate, 1976; USAF Air War College Volume I & II graduate, 1981. He also earned his Masters in Business Management from ASU in 1962.

 

Austin was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in the USMC, 1959. He was assigned as the advisor to the Republic of Vietnam with unrestricted aviator capacity, and served as Presidential pilot to the presidential family and province chiefs.

 

Six years active duty in the Marine Corp., Col. Bates acquired over 17,000 hours of flying time, never declining a mission, with a total of 240 missions during the Vietnam War. Following his active duty in 1965, Col. Bates transferred to the Air Force Reserve and joined the Arizona Air National Guard where he served an additional 16 years, for a total of 22 years of service to the United States of America.

 

Decorations and Awards: Air Medal - Six Oak Leaf Clusters; Air Force Outstanding Unit - Three Oak Leaf Clusters; Combat Readiness Medal - Three Oak Leaf Clusters; National Defense Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Vietnam Service Medal - One Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon - Four Oak Leaf Clusters; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; Small Arms Expert Ribbon.

 

Additionally, Austin was active in the Boy Scouts throughout his life, and a charter member of the Phoenix Mens Art Council. A former member of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, he held the office of External Director, Program Director and Parada Del Sol Rodeo Program Director.

 

In 1969, Austin began to fly commercially for Bonanza Airlines, Hughes West, Republic Airlines which eventually became Northwest Airlines and then Delta, and retired after 33 years at age 60. He continued to fly his private aircrafts after retiring and enjoyed horses, dogs and cats, business ventures, fishing, skiing, boating, eating, music and dancing. He was a true gentleman. He will be deeply missed.

 

Services will be held at 9:30 am, Tuesday, September 4 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

 

Friends are invited to share a condolence, photo or story and light a candle at www.woodriverchapel.com

 

 

 

 

From: Ray Dahl  Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 5:44 AM

Subject: Captain Austin Bates, (Bonanza)

----Original Message-----

From: Joanne Tillson

Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 10:08 PM Subject: Austin Bates

 

Sad news.

Captain Austin Bates Flew West on August 13, 2018

 

Arrangements pending. (PHX?)

 

More information as it comes in.

DL Capt. Robert 'Bob' Arthur Brandon

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Robert Arthur Brandon

April 28, 1950 ~ August 14, 2018 

 

Word has been received with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Bob Brandon, age 68.  Following his military service, Captain Brandon joined Delta Air Lines 09-12-1980.  Please see obituary below for his many aviation career accomplishments.  Captain Brandon is survived by his wife NYC based WA/DL F/A Laurie Brandon.

To view the obituary online please visit

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/robert-brandon-obituary?pid=190013279

Services for Captain Brandon will be held Aug. 24th in the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel aboard NAS Pensacola at 10:00 AM. The funeral procession will leave Olive Baptist Church, Warrington Campus, 103 West Winthrop Ave 32507 at 9:00 AM to gain entry to the Naval Air Station. Burial will be at Barrancas National Cemetery, graveside services at 11:30 AM, with reception to follow at the Naval Aviation Museum.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary..........Robert Arthur Brandon

Pensacola Beach - Robert Arthur Brandon was born on April 28, 1950 in New York City. He died suddenly in New Orleans, Louisiana on Aug 14, 2018. His heart simply stopped. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ann Brandon. He is survived by his wife Laurie and four sons, Michael, Patrick, Christopher, and Sam. Bob was also blessed with two grandchildren, Sawyer and Cooper. He is also survived by his stepmother, Dr. Janet Brandon. He was a prominent member of a large family with roots in Ireland and Czechoslovakia. He had four brothers and two sisters who will miss him greatly.

 

Bob attended High School in Hawaii and subsequently was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in 1968 and graduated in 1972. Upon graduation Bob was commissioned into the United States Marine Corps as a second lieutenant and began his flight training in Pensacola, Florida. He received his coveted "Wings of Gold" and embarked on his Marine Corps flying career. He served in the Marines from 1972 until 1979 and by his own admission the pinnacle of his career was being selected in 1977 to become part of the 1978/1979 Blue Angel Team serving as aircraft commander of the famed "Fat Albert." His flight suit, gear, and memorabilia are on permanent display in the McGuire's Blue Angel room here in Pensacola.

 

After leaving the Marine Corps Bob continued his flying career with Delta Air Lines from September 1980 until his retirement in January 2005 flying the B-727, Lockheed L-1011, and the B-737-800. It was while flying for Delta that he met and married his lovely wife Laurie.

 

After retiring from Delta, Bob resumed his flying career with Lifeguard Air Ambulance in August 2007 until September 2017 flying the Lear-35 on medical missions throughout North America as well as Latin and South America. There was no mission he would not undertake and once flew a small aircraft to the mouth of the Amazon River to evacuate an injured patient and return her for medical care in the US.

 

As if that was not enough flying, Bob again felt the "itch" to return to the skies and began flying the Beech BE-400 for Airmed International in June 2018 until his death. No pilot enjoyed flying more than Bob and he often remarked "I can't believe I get paid to do this." Bob never met a stranger, never failed to help a friend, and never missed an opportunity to socialize! He will be missed by all who were blessed to know and fly with him! Family requests donations to the Naval Air Museum in lieu of flowers.

 

"He was a man of warm and generous feelings; of unblemished Honor and Integrity; and with the most ardent Spirit of Loyalty. He maintained through Life a firm independence of Character."

 

Memorial service to be held in the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel aboard NAS Pensacola at 10:00 am, 24 August 2018. Funeral procession will be leaving Olive Baptist Church, Warrington Campus, 103 West Winthrop Ave 32507 at 9:00 am to gain entry to the Naval Air Station. Burial to be at Barrancas National Cemetery graveside at 11:30 am, followed by a reception at the Naval Aviation Museum at 12:30 pm.

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From: James Foss  Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2018 10:49 AM

Subject: Robert A Brandon

 

Bob Brandon passed away Tuesday 8/14/2018 unexpectedly, while on call for an air ambulance company in New Orleans.

 

Bob was a Marine, Blue Angel “Fat Albert” Pilot, Delta captain before early retiring in 2005. He always about 68, USNA class of 1972.

Delta 1980-2005. MSY ATL and NYC based.

A great guy liked by all. Details of services are not known yet. There will be services on Pensacola. His home is on Pensacola Beach.His  wife Laurie Brandon is an active NYC based FA, formerly with Western.

 

Jim Foss  

Captain Delta Air Lines

Pensacola Beach

850-292-3677

DL Capt. Lewis Bradley Lytton

Update re services for DL Capt. Brad Lytton, Sept. 11th, NAS Pensacola

 Friends and family would like to share additional information with regard to upcoming services for Captain Brad Lytton...

please see important information below for those who wish to attend.

On behalf of the Lytton family, thank you very much.

            ~ Carol for the PCN      http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2018/08/dl-capt-lewis-bradley-lytton.html

 

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Willis Peele < willpeele@gmail.com >   Subject: Brad Lytton's interment service

Brad Lytton's interment service has been scheduled for September 11 at 11am at the Barrancas National Cemetery,  NAS Pensacola.

 

For base security requirements, those wishing to attend will proceed together from the funeral home (Waters & Hibbert, 124 W. Gregory St, Pensacola) at 10am to Barrancas.  After the service concludes, the procession will proceed to the Naval Air Museum for refreshments in the Cubi Bar (Brad's request).  

 

Also, the Blue Angels are scheduled to practice at 11:30 for about an hour.  There is seating for viewing behind the museum.

 

I have attached the base's procession requirements.

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

willpeele@gmail.com

cell:  770-367-2634

 

Willis

 

PROCESSION

The Naval Air Station requires that anyone who enters the base as part of a procession MUST  stay as part of the procession.  If a car leaves the procession,  the base will initiate a lockdown of all gates for security and will stop the car.

The procession will go to Barrancas from the funeral home.  After the service, all cars in the procession will be led directly to the Naval Air Museum for a reception at the Cubi Bar.  To enter the museum, you must have a photo ID.  Once the procession arrives at the Naval Air Museum, anyone can leave the base.  Those with military ID can leave via the main gate.  Those without a military ID leave by the back gate of the base.

 

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Lewis Bradley ‘Brad’ Lytton

August 22, 1950 - August 17, 2018

 

Word has reached us with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Brad Lytton, nearing his 68th birthday.  Captain Lytton joined Delta Air Lines 05-18-1979.  He is survived by his wife Hope Hamilton Lytton plus many other dear family members and friends.

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

 http://www.mowellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lewis-Bradley-Brad-Lytton?obId=3235169#/celebrationWall

...................... 

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN  http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2018/08/dl-capt-lewis-bradley-lytton.html

Obituary..........

Lewis Bradley "Brad" Lytton, 67, passed away on Friday, August 17th, 2018, at his home in Peachtree City, GA. He fought a courageous battle against cancer for 10 years and was ready to go home to his Lord.  Brad was born August 22, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the son of the late Lewis G. "Jerry" and Mary Jeanette (Henderson) Lytton. He is survived by his wife, Hope Hamilton Lytton, and they spent 35 years of loving life together...................................

Concerns may be addressed to ..... 

116 Rosemont, Peachtree City, GA  30269

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Lewis Bradley ‘Brad’ Lytton

August 22, 1950 - August 17, 2018

Word has reached us with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Brad Lytton, nearing his 68th birthday.  Captain Lytton joined Delta Air Lines 05-18-1979.  He is survived by his wife Hope Hamilton Lytton plus many other dear family members and friends.

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

 http://www.mowellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lewis-Bradley-Brad-Lytton?obId=3235169#/celebrationWall

Memorial services for Captain Lytton will be held tomorrow August 20th at Peachtree City Christian Church, 500 Kedron Drive, Peachtree City, GA.....visitation at 4:30 PM with services following at 6:00 PM.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN 

Obituary..........

Lewis Bradley "Brad" Lytton, 67, passed away on Friday, August 17th, 2018, at his home in Peachtree City, GA. He fought a courageous battle against cancer for 10 years and was ready to go home to his Lord.

Brad was born August 22, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was the son of the late Lewis G. "Jerry" and Mary Jeanette (Henderson) Lytton. He is survived by his wife, Hope Hamilton Lytton, and they spent 35 years of loving life together. They were proud parents of one son, Jordan Houston Lytton, St. Croix, US Virgin Island, and grandson, Jace Benjamin Lytton. Also surviving are his brother, Jeff (Bernie) Lytton of Bedford, Indiana, and brother-in-law, Bobby H. Hamilton, Jr. of Louisiana, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Raymond M. Hamilton.

Brad was a 1968 graduate of Bedford High School in Bedford, Indiana, and a 1972 graduate of the Indiana University School of Business.

He was a decorated Naval Aviator and enjoyed flying as a pilot for 25 years with Delta Airlines. He loved flying out of Pensacola, Florida. He most recently retired as a Net Jets pilot. In 2017, Brad was awarded the FAA's Wright Brothers' Master Pilot Award and had a total of 50 years of flying.

His family enjoyed the travel benefits of flying and numerous vacations on the beach, and as an avid golfer he would always find a nearby golf course. Brad had a zest for life and a caring for people.

A Memorial service will be held on August 20th at Peachtree City Christian Church, 500 Kedron Drive, Peachtree City, GA. Family and friends are invited to attend at 4:30 pm, with the service beginning at 6:00 pm. Interment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.

Expression of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Air Naval Museum in Pensacola http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/ or the Southern Grace Hospice in McDonough, GA http://www.southerngracehospice.com/

-------Original Message-------

From: Willis Peele   Date: 08/17/18 17:19:49   Subject: Brad Lytton

Sadly I must inform you that Brad passed away this morning at his home in Peachtree City.  Arrangements are being made for his memorial service and will be posted at:  mowellfuneralhome.com

Interment will be at the Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola at a later date.

Thank you for letting everyone know. 

Willis

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From: willpeele@gmail.com  Sent: 8/13/2018   Subject: Brad

Wanted to inform you of Brad Lytton's decision to forego any further cancer treatment and spend his remaining time at home under hospice care.  He has been battling this awful disease for 10+ years and his last attempt (more chemo) did not go well.

He is resting peacefully at home with Hope and family.  Concerns may be addressed to him at: 

116 Rosemont, Peachtree City, GA  30269.

Our MSY contingent and other Delta folks might appreciate this info.

Thanks,  Willis

DL Capt. Lyle Edward Letteer Jr.

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Lyle Edward Letteer Jr.

July 20, 1942 ~ August 16, 2018 

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Lyle Edward Letteer Jr., age 76.  Captain Letteer joined Delta Air Lines 11-04-1968.  He is survived by his wife Brenda plus many other dear friends and family members.

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

https://www.littledavenport.com/notices/Lyle-LetteerJr

Funeral services for Captain Letteer will be held August 20th in the Chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home, Gainesville GA.  Interment will follow in the Chestnut Mountain Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be the evening of August 19th.

Should more information be received we will be sure to pass it along.

                Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN

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

Lyle Edward Letteer, 76, died Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Athens, Georgia following a brief illness.  He was of the Mormon Faith and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA. He is survived by his wife Brenda A. Letteer; sister and brother-in-law Cissy and Richard Johnson, Gainesville, GA, sister Francine Johnson, Henderson, Nevada, and sister Justine Stelling, Foster City, California; Sons Shannon Letteer, Daytona Beach, FL, Glenn Letteer, Ogden, Utah and daughter Kelly Daniel, Tonopha, Arizona as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of close friends and neighbors.

 

Born in Savannah, GA Lyle was raised in Hapeville Georgia and attended Hapeville High School, graduating in the Class of 1961.  He would continue furthering his education and acquire two Bachelor of Science degrees in both Aviation and Aeronautics, graduating Cum Laude in his class; two Master of Science Degrees in both Aviation and Aerospace Management, graduating Magna Cum Laude in his class; a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Science, and was in the process of completing his second Ph.D. in Business Administration as well as Paralegal Certificate in Law.

In his early years Lyle joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served his Country.  During his time of service, he was honored and presented with the Air Force Good Conduct Medal as well as earning the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Upon Honorable discharge, he settled into civilian life and began raising his family. 

 

Shortly thereafter, he accepted a position with Delta Airlines. As Captain he flew both Domestic and International routes and accumulated thousands of hours across the globe.  Many interesting stories were told of these adventures and many memories were made along the way.  After 32 years of employment Lyle hung up his wings from commercial flight service. After retirement, Lyle flew a few more years for Executive Jet International flying celebrities and CEOs for Fortune 500 Companies.  Lyle also held ATP in Single and Multi-engine Land and Sea as well as Commercial Rating in Rotocraft Helicopter and Glider.  He was also a flight instructor and A & P Mechanic with Inspection Authorization.

 

During the early 1970s Lyle became a member of Civil Air Patrol and proudly served for over 40 years. He served in capacities of both Georgia Wing Commander and National Safety Officer.

 

Additional career experiences also include Reserve Trooper of the Florida Highway Patrol, Reserve Officer of the Florida Marine Patrol, Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary out of Charleston, SC, and Flotilla Commander of the Lake Hartwell Flotilla. 

 

Lyle’s interests included being a Member of the Free and Accepted Masons and he proudly held positions including 3rd Degree Mason and Past Master, 32nd Degree Sottish Rite and 33rd Degree York Rite. Additionally, he was a former Chief of Staff of the Georgia State Defense Force.  Lyle was also a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution.  His appreciation of nature led him to become a Hall County Master Gardner Extension Volunteer since 2012

 

Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 20, 2018 at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Little-Davenport Funeral Home in Gainesville, Georgia.  Brother George Wangemann will officiate.  Interment will follow in the Chestnut Mountain Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

 

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com 

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.

NWA Capt. Thomas M. Dummer

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Thomas M. Dummer

August 12, 1932 ~ July 26, 2018

 

News with the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain Tom Dummer has reached our group.  Captain Dummer joined Northwest Airlines 07-15-1959.  He was widowed in 2010 with the passing of his wife Rita.....both obituaries appear below.

To view Captain Dummer’s obituary online and to view a photo gallery, please visit 

http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000267290/?fullname=thomas-mathew-dummer

Should more news be received we can then pass it along.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary...............Dummer, Thomas Mathew

age 85, of Bloomington, recently of Edina, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 26. Preceded in death by wife Rita, parents Stella and William, brothers Jerome, Stanley, Donald, Robert and Ralph, sister Margaret, and loving in-laws. He will be missed greatly by sister Arlene, children Mark (Heather), Madonna (Chuck), John (Kathy Wolff) and Pippi (Christoph), grandchildren Lindsay (Chad), Eric, Ella, William, Blitz, and Jett, great grandchildren Adiana and Madelyn, loving in-laws, numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Born and raised in Fairfax, Minnesota, Thomas went on to become an Air Force pilot during the Korean War and then worked as a commercial airline captain for Northwest for 31 years. He was a lifelong hunter, skilled carpenter, avid fisherman and passionate cribbage player. Catholic Funeral Mass Sat, Aug 4 at The Church of St Edward, Bloomington MN, at 11 am. Visitation 1 hour prior. Memorials to The Church of St Edward Memorial Garden.

 

 

Thomas Mathew Dummer

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Dummer, Thomas Mathew age 85 of Bloomington, recently of Edina, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 26. Service planned August 4. Full notice Wednesday.

Published on July 29, 2018

Rita’s obituary.................Dummer, Rita Ann, (Baumann) Age 77 of Bloomington MN died March 3, 2010, peacefully at home with her husband and children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Baumann and brother, Dr. A. R. Baumann. Survived by her loving husband, Tom; children, Mark (Heather), Madonna Bartusch (Paul), John (Kathy), and Pippi Aldrian (Christoph); grandchildren, Lindsay, Eric, Ella, and William; great-granddaughter, Adiana; and sister, Bonnie Stadtherr. Service 11 AM, Saturday, March 13 at The Church of St. Edward, 9401 Nesbitt Ave S., Bloomington. Visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to Masonic Cancer Center U of M. Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers 952-884-8145

From: RNPA News   Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2018 8:52 AM

Subject: RNPA News: Tom Dummer Has Flown West.

I got a call from John Dummer this AM and said Tom died last night at home.....................

When they get "Peppi's" travel plans from Bucharest they'll make funeral arrangements. John said Tom will be buried from his own Church, St. Edwards in Bloomington. He asked me to notify the RNPA group and I asked him to send me an email and I'll forward it to Phil Hallin so he can put it in the RNPA news.
Tom was 3 days older than I am, Tom DOB 08/12/1932 and mine is 08/15/1932................. 

Bob Burns

NWA Capt. James G. Taylor

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. James G. Taylor

January 16, 1940 ~ June 4, 2018

 

We have news with the passing of retired Northwest pilot and now have notice of celebration of life event arrangements for Captain James Gary Taylor who joined Northwest Airlines 08-05-1968.  Born/raised in Ohio, Captain Taylor was 78 years of age at the time of his passing in June.  A celebration of Jim’s life event is planned for August 18th in Webster, Minnesota....

please visit this site:    https://www.iac.org/

MEMORIAL FOR JIM TAYLOR

          News from Jean Taylor ...

A Celebration of Jim Taylor’s Life will be held on August 18th at Sky Harbor Airpark in Webster, MN. It will be at Chuck and Jody Doyle’s place.  It will start at 1:00 with Divine Swine catering lunch at 2:00. Please feel free to drive or fly in and Join in on the story telling, exaggerating and outright Fibs!!!

As more news is received we will be sure to forward that information.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

From: RNPA News Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2018 9:17 AM

Subject: RNPA News: James Taylor Has Flown West.

It has been confirmed that NWA pilot James G. Taylor, age 78, passed away June 04 in Lakeland, Florida. He succumbed to the long term side effects of prostate cancer. There may be a celebration of life gathering at the Sky Harbor Airport later this summer. We will endeavor to pass the word when the event becomes more defined. Jim and Jean reside in Lakeland, Florida and make seasonal journeys to Sky Harbor Airport at Webster, MN.

Jim was hired NWA on August 05, 1968. His career was mostly spent in the right seat of NWA aircraft. Jim found his niche as a first officer on the Boeing 747. He was very active with competitive acrobatic aircraft competition. He judged competitions and manned the IAC booth at Oshkosh for several years. More information to follow.

Respectfully,

Bill Day

RW/NWA Capt. Gary Glen Gabbard

~ IN MEMORY ~

RW/NWA Captain Gary Glen Gabbard

February 24, 1940 ~ August 4, 2018

 

Word has reached us with the passing of retired Airwest/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Gary Glen Gabbard, age 78.

To sign the online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/henderson-nv/gary-gabbard-7953337 

Should more information be received, we will be sure to pass it along.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Captain Gary Glen Gabbard

February 24, 1940 – August 4, 2018

Gary Glen Gabbard, age 78, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on Saturday August 4, 2018.

Gary was born February 24, 1940 in Detroit, MI.

 

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmmortuary.com  for the Gabbard family.

Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary & Cemetery

800 South Boulder Highway
Henderson, NV 89015

Call us anytime

702-464-8440

 

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From Howard Farrington through Louis Smith... 

Captain Gary Gabbard has Flown West... 

Just got a text from one of Gary Gabbard's friends with the sad news that Gary Flew West at 03:45 on Saturday, August 4, 2018. As you know he has battled prostate cancer these past years but it spread to the bones and after numerous rounds of chemotherapy failed to beat the illness.

Please forward this to the "old" AirWest guys.  

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Howard Farrington

To: Louis Smith louis@fapa.aero

 

DL Capt. Therman Leo Campbell Jr.

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Therman Leo "Snoopy" Campbell Jr.

December 26, 1941 ~ August 12, 2018

 

Word has been received with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Therman Leo Campbell, age 76.  Captain Campbell joined Delta Air Lines 10-02-1967.  He is survived by his wife Susan, his children plus grand- and great grandchildren.

To view/sign the online obituary and guestbook please visit

https://obittree.com/obituary/us/texas/arlington/wade-family-funeral-home/therman-snoopy-campbell/3585354/

  also at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?pid=189907930 

Please see obituary below for service arrangements.

To the best of our knowledge and per whitepages listing, personal condolences may be sent to the family at

510 Fort Worth St., Mansfield TX 76063-2100.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary  .........................."Snoopy" Campbell Jr.

Therman Leo "Snoopy" Campbell Jr. passed away Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.

FUNERAL: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, 76013. Graveside Service: 1:15 p.m., Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Therman was born Dec. 26, 1941, at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. His dad was career Army, so he went to 23 different schools before he graduated high school in Huntsville, Texas, in 1959. He graduated in 1963 from Sam Houston College where, as a junior, he distinguished himself as captain of the "Lowman Rifle Team," the first time a non-senior served in this post. Having been in ROTC, he joined the U.S. Army in 1963 as a second lieutenant. He served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966, primarily flying the C-7 Caribou but also in several other posts. He left the Army in 1967 and soon started flying for Delta Airlines, starting with the DC-6 and flying the L-1011 when he retired in 1997. At the same time he joined Delta, he went through the Miami Police Academy and worked some of the most challenging areas of Dade County while beginning his career with Delta. In 1976 he transferred to Arlington for Delta but continued his law enforcement career by joining the Pantego Police Department. From Pantego he went to Dalworthington Gardens where he helped create a new department of public safety for the city that included police, fire, and EMT services. After retiring from Delta, he worked full time for DWG, eventually becoming deputy chief of the department. He always said he loved flying, but being a cop was what defined him as a person. He attended First Baptist Church of Palmer, Texas, where he established the young adult Sunday School class. He and his wife, Susan, also held an informal Bible study in their home for the past 17 years. In his later years, he and Susan loved to travel and RV, spend time with friends and family, and work on any number of projects. He was a man of faith, high morals, an optimist, and one who cared about everyone around him. SURVIVORS: He leaves behind his beloved wife of 32 years, Susan. He also leaves behind a sister, eight children, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and too many extended family and friends to list.

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information from visitor to our Web site .....

Deceased full name Therman "Snoopy" Leo Campbell

Date of Birth  12/26/1941

Date of Death  08/12/2018

 Pilot Retired  Domicile  DFW 

Spouse  Susan

Address  510 Fort Worth St. , Mansfield  TX  76063 

 https://obittree.com/obituary/us/texas/arlington/w

 Comments Obit  ATTN: Address above is from WhitePages.com I can't be certain that this is correct. He used to live in Dalworthington Gardens but is not listed there any more. Spouse data and age taken from obituary. Obituary for Therman "Snoopy" Leo Campbell Dalworthington Gardens - Therman Leo ‘Snoopy’ Campbell, Jr. passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy. Arlington 76013. Graveside Service: 1:15 p.m. Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Visitation: 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Therman was born December 26th, 1941 at Fort Bliss, El Paso TX. ................. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233

Contact Name : David Ewing  davidewing767@gmail.com (214) 5440532 

NWA/DL Capt. Thomas R. Niederer

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. Thomas Robert Niederer

October 19, 1958 ~ August 2, 2018

 

News has reached our group with the passing of Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Thomas ‘Tom’ Robert Niederer, age 59.  Captain Niederer joined Northwest Airlines 11-09-1984 and continued his career with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Jan, their children and grandchildren, plus many other family members and friends.

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

 https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/obituaries/Thomas-Niederer/ 

If more information is received, we will be sure to pass it along.

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

From: RNPA News Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 12:23 PM   Subject: RNPA News: Tom Niederer Has Flown West.

 

Thomas Robert 'Tom' Niederer

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Niederer, Thomas Robert "Tom" Age 59 of Apple Valley died unexpectedly on August 2nd, 2018. Tom grew up In Bloomington where he graduated from Jefferson HS and UND School of Aviation. He was employed by NWA/Delta airlines. Preceded in death by brother Jim. He is survived by his wife Janet; sons Bobby and Jacob; daughter Claire; parents Bob and Diane Niederer; sister-in-law Kate Niederer; brother John (Chris); sister Suzanne Slattery (Matt Kuusisto); many nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Tom had many interests: sports, classic cars, airplanes and boats. His greatest joy was spending time at the cabin with his family whom he adored. He will be remembered as a loving and compassionate caregiver, a generous husband and father, and friend to many. Memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 10, 2:00 PM at Normandale Hylands UMC, 9920 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington. Visitation beginning at 12:30 PM to service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers 952-884-8145

Published on August 5, 2018

NWA Capt. John Sayles Ludington

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. John Sayles Ludington

September 17, 1941 ~ July 4, 2018

 

Notification with the passing of military veteran retired Northwest pilot Captain John Sayles Ludington, age 76.  Captain Ludington joined Northwest Airlines 09-23-1968.  He is survived by his wife Junsuree.

To view/sign the online obituary and guestbook please visit 

https://brownfuneralhomefulton.com/tribute/details/494/John-Ludington/obituary.html#tribute-start

or   https://obits.syracuse.com/obituaries/syracuse/obituary.aspx?n=john-sayles-ludington&pid=189870676

            Thank you,

                    ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary.......................John Sayles Ludington, 76, passed away after a short battle with cancer on July 4, 2018 in Thailand with his wife, Junsuree by his side. Born September 17, 1941, John was the youngest child of Marjorie (Ramsey) and Homer A. Ludington. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1959 and from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1963. While in college John enjoyed being in a rock band. Upon graduating from college he went to Officer Training School in Pensacola, Florida, where he became a Naval pilot. After flying reconnaissance missions for five years for the military during the Vietnam War, he became a pilot for Northwest Airlines and retired in 1997. John loved the sea, science, playing the piano and fishing with his son.

 

He is survived by his wife, Junsuree; his son, David (Maria) Ludington; his granddaughter, Josie; a brother, Ramsey G. Ludington; a niece, Marion L. Ciciarelli and by a nephew, Spencer J. Ludington. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a sister, Vivian Harrington Smith.

 

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions in John's memory may be made to the National Rifle Association at donate.nra.org. To leave a message of sympathy for the Ludington family, please visit www.brownfuneralhomefulton.com