~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF, DL Capt. Phil Medlin
January 27, 1940
~ July 7, 2026
Following his military service, Captain Phillip “Phil”
Louis Medlin joined Delta Air Lines 08-15-1969 and was based Atlanta. Widowed in February 2024, Phil is survived by
his children and their families.
For those who wish to send condolences, the Medlin’s
address is listed in whitepages as
899 Gordon Combs Rd NW, Marietta, GA 30064.
Services for Captain Medlin will be held July 22
in Marietta…please see obituary below.
PCN memorial site
https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Phil-Medlin?obId=48982599
Phil Medlin Obituary
Phillip (Phil) Louis Medlin, 86, of Marietta, Georgia,
passed away on July 7, 2026. He was born on January 27, 1940, in Mebane, North
Carolina, to the late Lawrence Houston Medlin and Ruby Ellen Williams Medlin.
Phil was deeply loved by his late wife of sixty years, Pat Little Medlin. He
was also beloved by his sisters, the late Barbara Medlin Krummert and Anne
Medlin Sendgikoski.
Phil is survived by his two loving children,
Phillip Shea Medlin (Tracy Davis Medlin) and Shana Medlin Hubbell (Greg
Hubbell). Phil was also a proud grandfather to William Lyman (Carolyne Rogers
Lyman), Rachel Lyman Deshe (Tal Deshe), Olivia Medlin, Addison Medlin, step
grandfather to William Hubbell and Jacob Hubbell (Mary Eloise Hubbell), and
great-grandfather to Rollie Lyman, Stella Lyman, Wells Lyman and Eli Hubbell.
He also is survived by many devoted nieces and nephews, including Lisa, Alana,
Joe, Brett, Bob, Ellen, Anna Catherine, Kelly, Marc, Micah, Kirsten and
Heather.
Phil graduated from Mebane High School in May 1958 and
had several college offers to play both football and basketball. He had been a
high school stand-out in both sports. Phil accepted a football scholarship from
Auburn University and played there five years – although he would say he
“practiced” not “played.”
He graduated Auburn and entered Air Force Officer
Candidate School in 1963 knowing he aspired to be a pilot. He had majored in
Aviation Management at Auburn. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 –
1969, completing more than 100 bombing missions in Vietnam in F-4 jets.
During this time, right after graduation from
Auburn, he married his college girlfriend and love of his life for more than 60
years – Pat Medlin. Phil left the Air Force in 1969 to work for Delta Airlines
as a pilot in Atlanta. While flying for Delta, he at various times served as
head of the training department and International Chief Pilot for Delta. He was
part of the team of three pilots who flew Delta’s first international flight
from Atlanta to London in 1977.
Traveling was his passion – he took his family on many
wonderful trips and overseas trips. He enjoyed exploring wherever they landed.
Later in life, he and Pat enjoyed many wonderful trips with friends as well. He
loved cheering on his Auburn Tigers and would travel to as many games as Pat
would allow! More recently, he has stuck closer to home, but has greatly
enjoyed the company of his beloved boxer, Izzy.
Phil was a member of Marietta Community Church, where
he found spiritual guidance and support. He was an active member in bible study
and cultivated many long lasting friendships. As a former member of Marietta’s
First Presbyterian Church, he had served as a deacon, an elder and on the
Pastor Nominating Committee. Phil also was a devoted member of the Marietta
Metro Rotary Club and served as president of the club for a term. He worked
tirelessly for their “Fun Fare” for the Calvary Children’s Home.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Mayes
Ward Dobbins, located in Marietta, Georgia. Service will be held at Marietta
Community Church on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 11:00 am with a following
reception there. Flowers are appreciated, or if you would like, contributions
to Marietta Community Church
are also appreciated.
https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Pat-Little-Medlin?obId=47930736
Pat Little Medlin
April 22, 1941 -
February 19, 2024
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