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Friday, December 13, 2024

SO/NWA/DL Capt. John David Topping

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, SO/NWA/DL Capt. John David Topping

April 30, 1948 - December 6, 2024



Sharing news received with the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John David Topping, age 76.  John began his commercial flying career with Southern Airways 10-24-1977.  He is survived by his wife Shirlene.

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https://npwelch.com/obituary/john-david-topping/ 

 

John David Topping, 76, of Big Spring, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, December 20, 2024 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  Graveside services will follow at 2:00 pm, at Abilene State Veterans Cemetery.

 

John was born April 30, 1948 in Rochester, New York to parents Helen (Martin) and Charles G. Toppings, Sr. He served in the United States Air Force. He married Shirlene Richters June 10, 1973 at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring.  He was a pilot for many airlines retiring from Delta.

 

He is survived by his wife Shirlene Topping; sister-in-law Linda Coates (Ralph); brother-in-law Don Richters (Jenny Sue); nieces and nephews Charles Topping, Brian Topping, Dale Coates, Matthew Coates, Rocky Coates, Jason Richters, Jenna Lee Hamilton, Steve Spears, Karen Waters, Delinda Reid, Darrell Spears, Alex Richters, Marcus Richters, Jeff Richters,  Amy Evans, Brenda Thomas, Todd Darden, Scott Darden, Carey Darden, Eric Davis, Terry McMahan, Sara Fontana, Ricky Richters, Sean Foster, Jennifer Foster, and numerous other relatives, great nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Martin Lewis Topping and Charles G. Topping, Jr.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory.  Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com

 

 

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