~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. Jeffrey Bruce Johnson
February 25, 1945 - August 20, 2019
Word has reached our group with the passing of retired Delta
pilot Captain Jeffrey Bruce Johnson, age 74.
Captain Johnson joined Delta Air Lines 01-13-1977 and retired with Delta
based 030/ATL, Line Chk Pilot. He is
survived by his wife Georgie, their children and grandchildren, plus many other
friends and dear family members.
To view the obituary online and share memories please visit
Visitation and services are planned for August 30th
at Carmichael Funeral Home of Marietta, Georgia.
For those wishing to share a personal note, condolences may
be sent to the family at
1495 MOUNTAIN RESERVE DR NW
KENNESAW GA 30152-4845
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary and guestbook https://www.carmichaelfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/
Jeffrey Bruce Johnson of Kennesaw, a decorated Navy pilot in
the Vietnam War and a former Delta Air Lines pilot, died August 20 after a long
battle with a number of health issues thought to be a result of exposure to
Agent Orange while overseas in Vietnam. He was 74. He was born on February 25,
1945, in San Francisco, CA to Raymond and Elma Johnson. He graduated from the
United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1967, a proud member of
the 33rd Company fondly known as “The Mets”, and began active military service
as a Navy pilot. He volunteered to fly OV-10s with Light Attack Squadron Four
(VAL-4), known as “The Black Ponies”. On May 25, 1969, Johnson was co-pilot of
a plane on armed surveillance patrol in Vietnam when he responded to a call for
help from ambushed US soldiers on the ground near Rแบกch Gia. During the attack
on the enemy, Johnson’s pilot was shot and killed. But Johnson managed to
regain control of the aircraft despite damage to the plane and get it back to
home base. For his heroic action, Johnson was recommended for and received a
Naval commendation medal for meritorious service. In the commendation letter,
the commanding officer said, “LTJG Johnson’s professional skill, sense of
responsibility, and calmness under fire are commendable and in keeping with the
highest tradition of United States Naval Service”. Johnson also received a
National Defense Service Medal, 17 air medals, the Republic of Vietnam Medal,
and four Navy commendation medals. He served in the Navy from 1967-1973 and in
the Naval Reserves from 1973-1979. Johnson was a Delta pilot from 1977 until
his retirement in June 2004, flying the MD88, Boeing 757, and Boeing 767. He
received his MBA from the University of North Florida. His hobbies and
interests included tennis, Georgia football, and the stock market. He was also
devoted to his family with many fond memories of ski trips, scout trips, and
family vacations. Survivors include his wife, Georgie; twin sons Jason (Anna)
of Cartersville, Jeffrey (Sarah) of Dawsonville, and daughter Jessica Busbee
(Chris) of Marietta; brother Donald Alston of Jacksonville, FL; sister Joyce
Johnson Saltsman of The Villages, FL; and seven grandchildren, Jack and Grace
Johnson, Cole, Camdyn and Delainey Johnson, and Elliot and Avery Busbee.
Carmichael Funeral Home in Marietta are handling arrangements. A memorial
service is planned on Friday, August 30. The visitation is at 12:30pm with the
service to start at 1:30pm. His final interment shall be at the USNA
Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Warrior
Farms Project and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are appreciated.
Warrior Farms Project: https://www.warriorfarms.farm/donate/#donate
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