NWA Capt. David Phillips Good

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. David Phillips Good

JANUARY 8, 1942 – JANUARY 27, 2024

 

From friends and colleagues, we learn of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Dave Good, age 82.  Dave joined Northwest Airlines 03-24-1969.  He is survived by his son Michael.

If you would like to read more of Dave’s military career, his story with pictures is available online at

https://donmooreswartales.com/2018/11/07/david-good/  Dave’s story is dated Nov. 2018.

At this time no services are planned. 

Should we receive more information we will be sure to pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

PCN memorial site

 

https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/port-charlotte-fl/david-good-11646235

OBITUARY

David Phillips Good

JANUARY 8, 1942 – JANUARY 27, 2024

David Phillips Good, age 82, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

 

https://donmooreswartales.com/2018/11/07/david-good/ 

Former Marine Maj. David Good flew UH-34 ‘copter in Vietnam, A4- ‘Sky Hawk’ fighters in States and airlines later.

 

Name: David Phillips Good

D.O.B:  Jan. 1942

Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.

Currently: Port Charlotte, Fla.

Entered Service: Sept. 1961

Discharged: Nov. 1975

Rank: Major

Unit: Helicopter Marine Sauadron 261 sn 362. Fixed Wing Marine Attack Squadron 214.

Commendations: Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross With Palm

Battles/Campaigns: Vietnam War

…………………………………“When I got out of the regular Marines in ’69 I went to work as a pilot for Northwest Airlines. I started flying 727s. It was a three-engine in the tale jet that carried 100 passengers. I flew larger aircraft on domestic and international routes as a captain for 26 years.”

Good moved to Port Charlotte from Clearwater in 1999. He had two grown boys, Michael and Mitchell from his first marriage. In 1996 Mitchell was killed in a motorcycle accident in Clearwater .…………………………

 

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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/portcharlotte/name/david-good-obituary?id=54362091  

David Good Obituary

David Phillips Good, 82, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

David was a USMC helicopter and Jet Pilot in the Vietnam Era and is a retired Northwest Airlines pilot.

He was a local realtor of 25 years in Port Charlotte, a friend to many who enjoyed boating and golfing outings as well as local Veterans clubs.

David is survived by his son Michael and grandson Austin, brother Bill and wife Leslie, sister Lori and family, Stepmother Vivian, girlfriend Jackie and her son Todd. He will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Eagles of Port Charlotte.

The Veteran's Memorial Service will be held at a later date on or before the anniversary of his Death.