DL Capt. Earl Behrens

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Miliary veteran, DL Capt. Earl Harry Behrens

August 14, 1940 ~ October 10, 2026

 

Following his time in the service, Earl joined Delta Air Lines 03-14-1966 and retired with Delta in 2000 based Atlanta.  Earl is survived by his wife Elaine, and by his children and their families.

Services will be held October 20 in Newnan, Georgia….please see obituary below for details.

PCN memorial site

 

https://www.legacy.com/person/earl-harry-behrens-62636480 

 

Earl Behrens Obituary

Obituary published by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory

Mr. Earl Harry Behrens, 86, of Newnan, GA, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 14, 1940, to the late Harry and Marie Behrens.

Earl grew up in Cincinnati, OH, and graduated from Xavier University. After college, he joined the U.S. Army where he learned to fly. He flew the Caribou in Vietnam, supporting the troops. While serving the country he loved, he was awarded a Medal of Merit and an Air Medal for heroism.

Soon after, he brought his flying skills to a long and enjoyable career at Delta Air Lines. While with Delta, he ushered in the MD-88 and was an APD on the 767. He retired as a captain with 31 years of service and 30,000+ hours of flight time. He was a beloved member of St. George Catholic Church for 25 years, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Assembly 3199). His hobbies included carpentry, bridge, tennis, golf, and card games. Earl was known as a man who loved well. His biggest love in life was his wife and family. Earl was a role model and hero to his family. He led by example by being the hardest worker, understanding and teaching that details matter, and that always putting forth your best effort was how every task should be addressed. He was the kind of man who always pushed you to try your best, without ever making you feel you were not enough, because he always saw the very best and biggest potential in everyone he met. He will be incredibly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include wife, Elaine Behrens of Newnan; daughters, Tammy (Chris) Smith of Peachtree City, Tracy (Albert) Sands of Neptune Beach, FL; son, Paul (Jennifer) Behrens of Brooks; grandchildren, Kyle (Megan) Smith, Kade Smith, Kolby Smith, Colton Smith, Chase Sands, Gabe (Molly) Sands, Adam Sands, Tatumn Behrens, and Elyse Behrens; great-grandchildren, Lorie Jane, Stevie, and Collins Smith.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 9:30-10:30am at St. George Catholic Church, 771 Roscoe Road, Newnan, Georgia. The funeral Mass will follow the visitation at 10:30am at St. George Catholic Church. There will be a meal to follow in the fellowship hall for anyone interested.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com 

McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580