DL Capt. Scott M. Smith

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Scott M. Smith

May 12, 1953 ~ September 16, 2022

 

Belated notice but recently listed in the Jan-Feb issue of the ALPA Air Line Pilot magazine….the passing of DL Capt. Scott M. Smith who died in September 2022. 

Scott Michael Smith joined Delta Air Lines 03-26-1998 and retired in 2018 based Detroit.  He is survived by his wife Janet and by his children and their families.

PCN memorial site  

 

https://www.weirtondailytimes.com/obituaries/2022/09/scott-smith/

 

Scott Michael Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022 following a courageous battle with cancer at his home in Dumfries, Virginia.

He was born May 12, 1953 to Norma (Wilson) and George Smith. He was a 1971 graduate of Springfield Local High School and a 1975 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, where he met and married the love of his life, Janet. He also earned a Master of Arts in French & Soviet History from the University of Washington.

Scott served as an officer in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1996 after 25 years of service. During this period, he was a C130 pilot, an instructor at the Air Force Academy and as the Executive Officer to the Secretary of the Air Force Administrative Assistant. He flew missions during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He then worked for Delta Airlines as a pilot for 20 years, retiring in 2018.

Scott was proud of his Christian faith and was an active church leader and member. He volunteered for many years as a Boy Scout leader, earning the Silver Beaver service award. Scott participated in the Air Force Academy Drum & Bugle Corp as a cadet and had recently helped to organize and participate in their 50th anniversary celebration.

An avid traveler, Scott explored fifty-nine countries throughout his professional and personal life. He loved scuba diving with Janet and was a certified scuba instructor. He completed numerous woodworking projects in his shop. Scott brewed beer for many years and always had a home-brew on tap to share with family and friends, especially when cheering for his favorite team, the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet (Lopez) Smith; children, Jennifer McGuire (Bryan), Scott Michael Smith II; grandchildren, Ruth McGuire and Johndavid McGuire; mother, Norma Smith; brother, George (Skip) Smith; and sisters, Elizabeth Burleson (Polk), Tracy Balen (Alan) and Camille Gilbert (Adam).

Memorials may be directed to Trail Life: https://www.traillifeusa. com/donate

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  https://www.usafaclasses.org/1975/GBNF_Pages/obituaries/SSmith.pdf
Scott M. Smith, Lt Col USAF (Ret), CS-30, class of 1975 passed away on 16 Sep 2022 in Dumfries, VA. following a courageous battle with cancer at his home in Dumfries, Virginia. Scott was born May 12, 1953 to Norma (Wilson) and George Smith. He was a 1971 graduate of Springfield Local High School and a 1975 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, where he met and married the love of his life, Janet. Scott also earned a Master of Arts in French & Soviet History from the University of Washington. Scott served as an officer in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1996. No funeral information is available. Scott’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Trail Life, Legacy Gift, 10612 Augusta Rd, Belton, SC 29627, (321) 247-779. Condolences may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Janet: Mrs. Janet M. Smith, 15980 Kensington PL, Dumfries, VA 22025-3159