~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF, DL Capt. George Thomas Martin Jr.
November 3, 1937
- July 27, 2023
Notice of passing…..retired Delta Air Lines pilot
Captain George T. Martin, age 85.
Captain Martin joined Delta Air Lines 10-18-1965. He is survived by his wife Barbara, and by
his son and grandsons.
Obituary information can be found online at
https://www.crowellbrothers.com/obituaries/George-Thomas-Martin?obId=28589892
also at
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/george-martin-obituary?id=52601301
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
George Martin Obituary
George T. Martin, Jr., passed away peacefully on
Thursday, July 27th, 2023, at his home in Peachtree Corners, GA, with his
loving wife, Barbara, and son Benson by his side.
Mr. Martin was born November 3, 1937, in Beaufort,
North Carolina. He was the second of three children born to the late George T.
Martin, Sr., and the late Beatrice Martin.
Growing up working on the family farm in Beaufort,
North Carolina, George soon set his sights skyward and dreamed of becoming a
pilot. Upon graduation from Beaufort High School in 1956, George attended the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; graduating with a degree in
Psychology. His aviation aspirations were fulfilled when George was accepted
into the United States Air Force in 1960. A veteran of the Vietnam War, George
proudly served his country as an Aircraft Commander on the C-135 Stratolifter.
After completing his military service, George began a 32-year career as a pilot
for Delta Air Lines. It was during this time that he met fellow crew member
Barbara Crowe, and were married soon afterwards. George retired from the
airline industry in 1997 as a Captain on the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar aircraft.
In 2000, George retired to Estero, Florida, where he was an active member of
the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs.
Surviving with his wife, Barbara Crowe Martin, is
a son, Benson Martin (Silvia), of Peachtree Corners, GA; two grandsons (Cole
& Luke Martin); a brother, Wilbur Charles Martin, of Gainesville, GA; a
nephew, George Kirkman, of Beaufort, SC; a niece, Carol Kirkman, of
Summerville, SC. A sister, Mary Kirkman,
preceded him in death.
There will be a Celebration of Life service at
Chattahoochee Country Club on August 9th, 2023. (5pm-7pm) 3000 Club Dr,
Gainesville, GA 30506 www.chattahoocheecountryclub.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Fragile
First Foundation of Capstone Hospice www.capstonehospice.com
or Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org
To view the obituary and send condolences online,
please visit www.crowellbrothers.com
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral
Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA
30092. (770) 448-5757.
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