~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Felix Monroe Temples III
March 1, 1947
- May 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the
passing of Felix Monroe Temples III (“Bud”), a beloved husband, father,
grandfather, and uncle……………..Bud joined Northwest Airlines 03-03-1995. He is survived by his wife Irma, and by his
children and grandchildren.
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Felix Monroe Temples III Obituary
It is with profound sadness that we announce the
passing of Felix Monroe Temples III (“Bud”), a beloved husband, father,
grandfather, and uncle. He passed away peacefully at the age of 78 in
Niceville, Florida on May 7, 2025.
Bud was born on March 1, 1947, to Felix Monroe
Temples Jr and Doris Elliot Temples.
Bud served his country honorably for over 20 years
in the military. He began his service as an infantryman in the Army for 3
years, deployed to Vietnam from 1967-1968, and was awarded the Bronze Star
Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 service stars. Following his tour in
Vietnam, he attended Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University, graduating with a
degree in Aeronautical Science.
Upon joining the Air Force, Bud started off as an
air traffic controller and then went on to pilot training. After excelling at
pilot training, he was assigned to fighters and flew the F-15 at Langley Air
Force Base. Bud then became an F-15 instructor pilot at Luke Air Force Base.
After leaving Luke, he was stationed in the Philippines with the aggressor
squadron and flew the F-5. He finished his career at the Tactical Air Command
headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Throughout his distinguished career in the Army
and Air Force, Bud was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service
Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Combat
Readiness Medal, National Defense Service Medal with service star, and Vietnam
Campaign Medal.
Following his retirement from the Air Force, he
continued his love of flying and flew for Northwest/Delta Airlines for 16
years.
Finally retiring at the age of 60, he enjoyed
golfing, traveling with his wife, church, and spending time with his
grandchildren.
Bud is predeceased by his parents, Felix and Doris
Temples and his sister Tommy Weisner.
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Irma Temples;
children, Nicole Temples (Rick) and Sabrina Brletich (Lee); grandchildren,
Savannah, Cole, and Elyse, along with his nephews Michael (Rita), Bradley
(Donna) and Chad Weisner and their children.
A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, May 14,
2025, at 10:00 AM at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Niceville. The
family will receive friends at the McLaughlin Twin Cities funeral home on
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary at 6:30 PM.
Interment will be at Heritage Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests
that donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association (donorservices.alz.org) VITAS
Healthcare Hospice 1230 Creighton, Rd, Pensacola, FL 32578 memo: c/o Felix
Temples, Destin Location
If unable to attend, please view Bud Temples
funeral via live stream on Wednesday, May 14th at 10am CST via Holy Name of
Jesus website, https://www.holynamechurch.org/
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