SO/RC/RW/NWA Capt. Milton Francis Stokey Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

SO/RC/RW/NWA Capt. Milton Francis Stokey Jr.

September 21, 1943 ~ January 28, 2024

 

From friends and colleagues, we learn of the passing of retired Southern Airways/Republic/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Milton Stokey, age 80.  Captain Stokey had been dealing with medical issues these past months….you can read more of his journey at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/miltonspage/journal 

Captain Stokey began his commercial flying with Southern Airways 03-22-1971.  He is survived by his wife Patty, and by his children and their families.

 

PCN Memorial Site 

 https://www.jeffcoattrant.com/obituary/Milton-StokeyJr 

Captain Milton Francis Stokey, Jr.

Milton F. Stokey, Jr., a resident of Auburn, peacefully passed away at home on January 28, 2024, at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving spouse of 52 years, Patricia (Patty) Stokey. In addition, he leaves behind two children, Heather (Bob) Moffett, and Travis (Aimee) Stokey, along with 4 beautiful and cherished grandchildren, Catie, Bobby, Abbie and Lainee. He is also survived by his sister, Dolores Cornell and brother, Jeff Stokey, and their loving families. He is preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Milton Stokey, Sr.

 

Milton spent his entire career in adventures and misadventures of aviation, beginning as a teenager learning the aircraft restoration and salvage business. Auburn University gave him the opportunity to become an instructor pilot, culminating as chief pilot for the University in the late 60’s and early 70s. His dream job as an airline pilot came on March 22, 1971, with Southern Airways. Through mergers with Republic Airlines, Hughes Air West, Northwest Airlines and finally Delta Airlines, Milton followed his calling as an aviator until official retirement on September 21, 2003.

 

Milton loved Auburn. After graduation in 1969 and taking the job with the airline he was on the move to different crew bases, but vowed to move back to Auburn one day to make a permanent home on the plains. That was accomplished in 2000, calling Auburn his forever home. He also enjoyed cooking BBQ for special people, along with hunting and fishing with his grandson and great friends.

 

There will be a Celebration of Life on February 10, 2024, at Jeffcoat Trant Funeral Home, 1500 Frederick Road, Opelika, Alabama. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, with the service to follow at 1:00 p.m. Afterwards, we welcome you to join the family in light refreshments and reminiscing at a “tailgate reception” at the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Auburn Opelika at Tigertown.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or to CARE Humane Society (Carehumane.org) in memory of Milton’s love of animals or in hopes of a cure for the devastating disease of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

 

The family has secured a bereavement rate of $119 at the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Auburn Opelika (2257 Interstate Drive, Opelika, AL ) for those wishing to house near the service location. Please be sure to ask for the special bereavement rate at time of booking.