~ IN MEMORY ~
SO/RC/NWA Capt. Donald Taylor Sanland
February 10, 1934 ~ April 6, 2021
Notification with the passing of retired Southern/Republic/Northwest
pilot Captain Donald Taylor Sanland, age 87.
We understand that Captain Sanland passed due to complications of
injuries received from a fall. He was
hired by Southern Airways 02-06-1962 and retired with Northwest Airlines in 2004.
Captain Sanland is survived by his wife
Janet, his children and his grandchildren as is noted in obituary information
below.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Donald Taylor Sanland, 87, of Fayetteville, Ga.,
passed away April 6, 2021.
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ga/fayetteville/donald-taylor-sanland-12572411
https://georgiacremation.com/obituary/donald-taylor-sanland/
Mr. Sanland attended University of Tennessee where he
received an associate degree. In 1956 he joined the Tennessee Army National
Guard flying helicopters. He retired with the rank of Captain with 20 years of
service. He was employed at Southern Airways in 1962, Republic Airlines and
Northwest Airlines flying the Martin 404, DC3, DC9, and DC10 retiring after 31
years of service. Mr. Sanland was then employed by Richard Petty Motor Sports
from 1997-1999 as personal and team pilot. He enjoyed his grandchildren, motor
sports, golfing, restoring classic cars, piloting his own Aeronica Champ, the
beach, boating and reaching out to friends and neighbors by helping them
maintain their homes, autos, and any other mechanical device that required
attention. He was an accomplished electrician, plumber, mechanic, and
carpenter. He aided many others to
acquire education or skills to compete in the work or social world.
Mr. Sanland is preceded in death by his father, Howard
Sanland; mother, Mildred Sanland; and son Donald T. Sanland, JR. He is survived
by his wife of 26 years, Janet Scocchera Sanland. Children: Barbara Rigsby
(Scott) of Fayetteville, Ben Wallace (Erica) of Seattle, WA, Ashley McElwaney
of Newnan, Lisa Free of Duluth. Grandchildren: Megan Rigsby (Brandon),
Christian Kennedy, Ryan Free, Morgan Free, Levi McElwaney, Macey Williamson,
Masai Wallace, Jozy Wallace.
Memorial Service for Mr. Donald T. Sanland, age 87 of
Fayetteville, GA will be held Saturday, Apr 10, 2021, 11:00 AM at New Hope
Baptist Church with Senior Pastor Al Mead officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Hope
Baptist Church, (Children’s or Missions Dept.) or Fayette Samaritans Food Bank.
The Sanland family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation,
1086 Hwy 54 West, Fayetteville. Messages of condolence may be left at www.GeorgiaCremation.com
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