Plz forgive my mistake….this is a resending of
a previous notice with the passing of Captain Hiers…
My mistake ….sorry for any inconvenience….thank
you/Carol
Military veteran, DL
Capt. Donald Lee Hiers Sr.
May 7, 1938 ~ July
10, 2021
Notification with
the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Donald Lee
Hiers Sr., age 83. Captain Hiers joined Delta Air Lines 01-03-1967. He is
survived by his wife Carol, his children and his grandchildren.
Obituary
information may be viewed online at
https://www.poolefuneralhome.net/obituary/Donald-Hiers
Thank
you,
~
Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Donald
Lee Hiers, Sr passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2021 after an extended
battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born May 7th, 1938 in East Point Georgia, Don
was the youngest of three siblings. He was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed helping
his father with the family building business. While in college he met and
married his first wife Sue in 1960.
Don graduated from
Georgia Tech with a Bachelor in Industrial Management and joined the US Navy as
naval aviator in 1964. He supported US Military efforts in Vietnam by flying P3
reconnaissance aircrafts. His love of flying led him to a long career with
Delta Airlines with stints in Chicago, Atlanta and Salt Lake City; where he
both flew as a Captain and trained upcoming pilots as an FAA certified
instructor with Delta. Don and Sue raised three children. He loved the outdoors
and spent time at the lake with his family, taking hunting and fishing trips
and serving as a Boy Scout Master in Marietta for many years. Don could always
be found at church fixing things and giving out hugs. After retiring in 1997,
he traveled the country in a 5th wheel camper when not spending time with his
five grandkids.
Don also worked
with Habitat for Humanity in Marietta as a project foreman, successfully
completing over 16 homes that have helped many families get back on their feet.
After Sue's passing he married a long time family friend, Carol and they spent
close to 10 happy years together. Don loved helping people and his quick wit
and humor always put a smile on many faces. He will be truly missed by his many
friends and family.
The family will
hold a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made in memory of Don Hiers to Habitat for Humanity NW Atlanta, 1625 Spring
Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 or at habitatnwma.org. Notifications for
contributions can be sent to Deriso, PO Box 727, Bracey, Virginia 23919.
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