~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. James Fredrick
Sonnhalter
December 7, 1948 ~ August 13, 2023
Notice of passing….retired Pan Am/Delta pilot
Captain James “Sonny” Sonnhalter, age 74. Captain Sonnhalter joined Pan American
05-20-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines.
Obituary information can be found online at
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-sonnhalter-obituary?id=52734992
James Fredrick Sonnhalter Obituary :
James "Sonny" Sonnhalter, 74, of Newnan,
GA, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Sonny was born in
Portland, OR and grew up in Arcadia, CA. After college, he joined the United
States Air Force where he was an officer and a pilot, serving his country for
more than 24 years. He flew many aircraft during his career to include the
prestigious Lockheed U-2 "Dragon Lady." He transitioned to the U.S.
Air Force Reserves where he deployed in support of Operation Desert Storm and
Desert Shield. As a civilian pilot, he flew for Pan Am Airlines and retired
from Delta Airlines. In retirement he was an avid golfer, enjoyed time with his
golf friends, and traveling with his wife.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sonnhalter and
his daughter, Samantha Geiser. Sonny supported many charitable organizations
and, in lieu of Llowers, the family requests donations be made to any of the
following charitable organizations: Wounded Warrior Project, V Foundation
(Cancer Research), USO, St. Jude's, Alzheimer's Association, or The Humane
Society of US.
Sonny was a private man, and his family will not
hold a public service. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory,
770.253.4580.
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