~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, DL Capt. Robert F. Lindley II
FEBRUARY 15, 1943 ~ OCTOBER 8, 2019
Friends have shared with us the passing of Delta Golden
Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Robert Foster Lindley Jr., age 76. Captain Lindley joined Delta Air Lines 07-17-1970
(son Rob is also a DL pilot). Please see
below for links to obituary information and service arrangements. You can read more of Capt. Lindley’s military/aviation
career with pictures in this Warbird Digest article dated Dec. 2017 :
Notes of condolence may be sent to the Lindley family at
915 Lufbery Circle, Williamson GA 30292-3422
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
From: Harry Ballance [mailto: hgballance@yahoo.com ]
………………….. retired B-777 Captain Robert (Bob) Lindley has
passed away, after a long struggle with metastatic lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of fifty-two
years, Anne, daughter Sara, son Rob - also a Navy pilot and Delta Captain - and
numerous grandchildren. Bob was a native of Oklahoma, a Navy fighter pilot, and
a pilot for Delta for over thirty years.
He was also active in the restoration of vintage airplanes and classic
wooden boats. He was an active member and member of the Session of the Covenant
Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville.
A memorial service will be held
at the Covenant Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville this coming Saturday at
11:00 am. The Church is located at 819 Highway 314.
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Robert Foster (Bob) Lindley, Jr.
went to be with his Lord on October 08, 2019. Bob was born on Feb. 15, 1943, in
Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Robert Foster Lindley and Dorothy Mae (Hess) Lindley. He
graduated from Sapulpa High School in 1961. In 1966, Bob married Anna Cecilia
(Anne) Gormley in Tulsa, OK. They had two children, Rob and Sarah.
Bob had an affinity for aviation
and soloed in a Piper Cub at age 16 while still in high school. Following his
graduation from Northeastern State University in 1965, Bob attended Naval
Aviation Officer Candidate school earning his coveted Navy “Wings of Gold” in
1967. He subsequently served two tours of duty in Vietnam where he flew over
300 combat missions in aircraft carrier based light attack aircraft. Following
his Naval service, Bob began his career as a pilot for Delta Airlines in Miami,
Florida. In 1991 Bob and Anne moved to Williamson, Georgia and after 32 years
with Delta retired in 2003 as an Atlanta based 777 Captain.
Bob had a love of flying from an
early age. It became both his hobby and his career. He restored and flew
vintage planes and lived in an airport community so that he would always be
near planes and flying enthusiasts. After his retirement from Delta, Bob pursued
his love of boating. In addition to restoring antique Chris Craft wooden boats,
Bob and Anne spent a year cruising the “Great Loop”. Through that adventure and
many others, Bob and Anne met wonderful friends with whom they have remained
close throughout their lives.
Bob served as an Elder of
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Georgia. Second only to his love
of God came his love for family. His son Rob, like his father, became a Naval
Aviator and a pilot for Delta Airlines. He and his wife, Amy, have three
daughters, Katie, Elizabeth, and Caroline. Daughter Sarah has three sons,
Martín, Patrick, and Christian. “Grandbob” delighted in sharing experiences
with his grandchildren, whether through fun and games at the Lindley house,
travel adventures, or attending their various games or performances.
In 2018, Bob was recognized with
The Wright Brothers’ Master Pilot Award that is considered the most prestigious
award the FAA issues to pilots. It recognizes senior aviators who have
completed 50 years of safe flying.
Bob is survived by his wife,
Anne; son, Robert Foster Lindley, III and his wife, Amy, of Fayetteville, GA;
daughter Sarah Lindley Combes of Acworth, GA; grandchildren Catherine Lindley,
Elizabeth Lindley, and Caroline Lindley of Fayetteville, GA; Martín Combes,
Patrick Combes, and Christian Combes of Acworth, GA; a sister, Martha Burger of
Duncan, OK, and brother George Lindley of Sapulpa, OK; countless sisters and
brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.
A graveside funeral service and
interment with military honors, will be Friday, October 11, 2019 at 10:30 am at
Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia. A memorial service will be
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 11:00 am at Covenant Presbyterian Church in
Fayetteville, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to
Covenant Presbyterian Church; 819 Highway 314, Fayetteville GA 30214, Community
Church Griffin; P.O. Box 907 Griffin, GA 30224 or Youth Aviation Program,
Candler Field; 349 Jonathan’s Roost Road Williamson GA 30292.
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home
1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.
Please join the family and
friends in honoring the life of Robert Lindley by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com
to post your tributes and memories.
Warbird
Digest article dated Dec. 2017….
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