NWA Capt. John McKinne Campbell

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. John McKinne Campbell

September 28, 1941 ~ August 2, 2023

 

From the Northwest Pilots group comes this news with the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain John McKinne Campbell, age 81.  John joined Northwest Airlines 05-06-1968.  He is survived by his wife Paula, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-campbell-obituary?id=52633118 

also at https://www.ohalloranmurphy.com/obituary/John-Campbell

 

John Campbell Obituary

John McKinne Campbell, just shy of 82, died Wednesday August 2nd, 2023 at his home in Mendota Heights surrounded by his wife and family.

John was born on September 28, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia as the only child to Lilian Wyche and John Patrick Campbell. During his youth, John developed a life-long love of flying. He was a member of the New Orleans Civil Air Patrol and served as a Naval Aviator where he flew SH-3A Sikorsky Helicopters over the North Atlantic searching for Russian submarines. In 1968, John joined Northwest Airlines as a pilot. Over a 34 year career, John flew all over the world eventually retiring as a 747-400 Captain in 2001.

While still in the Navy, John married the love of his life Paula Minchak on September 10th, 1966. John is survived by his wife Paula and his children, Heather Campbell, Boston; John Campbell (Paula), Kansas City; Beth Campbell, Minneapolis; Carrie Parrish (Michael), Jupiter and Meg Campbell, Los Angeles; grandchildren, Emily, Jack, Colin, Abby Campbell and Charlie Parrish. John and Paula moved to Minnesota for his job at Northwest Airlines and are thankful for the communities of friends and neighbors they made in Cottage Grove, Mendota Heights, and Niceville, FL.

Throughout his life John was known for his authenticity and willingness to follow his convictions. His greatest interests included space, physics, computers, politics, investing, bike riding and his Irish heritage. These interests were manifested through the creation of the Byte Shop in 1976, the second computer store in Minnesota; starting an investment club called Bulls and Bears and participating in the MS TRAM, the bike ride across Minnesota, six times. In 1992 he took the family on a 2 week adventure in Ireland and found his father's family in Kilcar. He was a devoted Catholic, a dedicated father, loving husband and passionate grandfather.

A special thanks to the staff at the VA Medical Center and Synergy West St. Paul for caring for John with compassion and dignity during his final days.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am Thursday, August 10th at St. Peter's Church in Mendota Heights, with visitation one hour prior at the church. The Mass will be live-streamed and available at this link: https://youtube.com/@churchofst.peter-mendotamn3776.

In memory of John, please send donations to Pine Ridge www.re-member.org or Guiding Star Wakota guidingstarwakota.org 

PAA/DL Capt. James “Ron” Ronald Nuss

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. James “Ron” Ronald Nuss

January 29, 1934 ~ February 16, 2023

 

…Ron joined Pan American 05-11-1964, and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1994.

 

https://clipperpioneers.com/in-memory-of/ 

James “Ron” Nuss, dear husband, father and grandfather, passed away of covid and other complications on February 16, 2023, age 89. Ron was born on January 29, 1934 to Naomi and Charles Nuss in Lehman, PA. Ron graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1955. Being. in ROTC in college, he joined the Air Force to become a fighter pilot stationed in Germany. Ron had 5 wonderful years in the Air Force and made some great life long friends. Imagine a 23 year old being trained and ready to carry a nuclear bomb during the Cold War!

 

In 1964, Ron joined Pan Am Airways as an engineer and then had a long, great career with Pan Am working up to Captain of the 747 and Airbus 320, enjoying the world. His favorite assignments with Pan Am were twice in Berlin. Once with his first wife, Judi Greenwald, married in 1964, where they became the parents of James and Heidi. Judi sadly died in 1977.

 

Ron married his second wife of 44 years, Jan Switzer in 1979. From 1985-1990, Ron and Jan, too, had 5 wonderful years in Berlin. Ron retired in 1994 as a Delta pilot after flying 26 years with Pan Am and 4 years with Delta. During his wonderful career, he was based in Seattle, SF, LA and Berlin.

 

Adding to their family in 1993 were 2 daughters, Larissa and Laissa, adopted from Ukraine, ages 4 and 6. “Welcome to wild life with children again!” Ron was a very dedicated dad, cook, builder, gardener, so knowledgeable about anything and everything. He was a helpful neighbor and friend. He just generally enjoyed life in his quiet and unassuming way. He was such a good man, a wonderful husband and father, a man who could take pleasure traveling the world or in the simplest of things in life. He is so loved and missed.

 

Please join us: Ron’s Memorial Service-August 12, 2023 at Allyn Historic Church- 3:00 o’clock- -18510 WA-3, Allyn, WA 98524.

DL Capt. James “Jim” Robert Williams

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. James “Jim” Robert Williams

July 5, 1934 ~ April 18, 2023

 

As was noted in a recent issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine, the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain James R. Williams, age 88.  Jim joined Delta Air Lines 07-25-1960 and was based Miami and Atlanta.  He is survived by his children and their families.  Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.harvey-engelhardt.com/tributes/James-Williams 

 

Tribute :

James Robert Williams “Jim” passed away on Tuesday April 18, 2023 in Fort Myers FL. Jim was born in Rockford IL on July 5, 1934. After graduating high school in Oregon IL he attended Utah State University where he played football. He then studied pre-law at the University of Illinois. In 1955 he completed pilot training in the United States Air Force and served in the Military Air Transport Service for four years. In 1957 he married his soul mate and love of his life, Ruth (Bond) Williams. Jim and Ruth enjoyed 51 years of marriage until her passing in 2008. In 1960 Jim began his 34 year career with Delta Airlines. Jim’s life was centered on his family, friends, and his Christian faith. He undertook many business ventures and community projects. He loved traveling, boating, fishing, camping, and reading.

 

 

Jim will be deeply missed by his children Wendy Williams, Scott Williams, Jeffery (Christine) Williams, Robert (Melissa) Williams; grandchildren Alicia (William) Cook, Amy (Christopher) Gould, Michael (Tiffany) Cook, Katie (Craig) Cook, Christina (Christopher) George, Kimberly Smith; thirteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents Lyle and Mary Williams; wife Ruth Williams; siblings Thomas Williams, Donold Williams, Richard Williams, Jack Williams, Kathy Franzen.

 

 

DL Capt. William E. Brintnall

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, DL Capt. William E. Brintnall

JULY 4, 1939 – JULY 26, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain William Earle Brintnall Sr., age 84.  Captain Brintnall joined Delta Air Lines 03-22-1965. Online obituary information can be found at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/thesmokymountaintimes/name/william-brintnall-obituary?pid=205026879 

also at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/hot-springs-ar/william-e-brintnall-11386489 

 

Captain Brintnall had most recently resided at :   3 Sacedon Cir.,  Hot Springs Village, AR 71909-7424

 

William Brintnall Obituary  : 

William E. Brintnall, 84, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, July 26 after a brief illness.

Bill, or Bud, or Buddy depending on when you met him, was born in Hickory, NC and spent his childhood in the small-town of Bryson City, NC making sure he took advantage of every sports program offered by Swain High School and spending his "downtime" working at the family business.

He left high school to study aeronautical engineering at N.C. State University, but within a couple of years he was lured away by the USAF.

Although Bill had dreams of flying fighter jets, his 6'2" large boned frame assigned him to the cockpit of the B-52, where he spent the Cuban Missile Crisis in the air over Minot ND and the North Pole.

After the tense days of scrambling jets Bill was happy to finally settle down in Atlanta, Ga. and fly the calmer skies for Delta Airlines the rest of his career.

Post retirement Bill decided to pilot a golf cart as much as possible and developed a wicked drive shot that kept the rest of us scrambling to keep up.

He also enjoyed bowling, but to his dismay the 300 game eluded him. He did get a brief claim to fame when a member of his team posted videos of Bill still bowling despite needing to use a cane.

Bill married Janis Wright while still in college and together they raised 2 children, Ann and Bill. Later in life he married into his second family and helped raise step-daughters Celeste and Amy in Brandon, MS.

He ended his life in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas with his partner Betty Daniels where they were able to golf and bowl as much as his joints allowed. His other hobby at this point was finding and refinishing old furniture. His wood working skills were excellent.

Bill, or Buddy as family called him, was a strong believer in the power of positivity and positive thinking. He expected that he could do anything, therefore he could. He was everything from mechanic to woodworker to electrician and in fact spent one year building a 3-story home in the woods of Newnan, Ga. He was always ready for the next challenge (or opportunity) in life and would meet that challenge head on.

He is predeceased by his parents Phil and Lucille Brintnall of Bryson City, his son William Earle Brintnall, Jr of Bryson City, and his brother Phillip Brintnall of Bryson City.

He is survived by his significant other Betty Daniels of Hot Spring Village AR, his daughter Ann (Robert) Dean of Knoxville,TN, his stepdaughter Celeste (Mack) Floyd and their daughter Elle of Waynesville NC, his stepdaughter Amy (Jay) Pieralisi and their son Russell of Oxford, MS, his sister Patricia (Jim) Swan of Petaluma, CA, and his brother John (Sara) Brintnall of Nashville, TN.

 

DL Capt. George Thomas Martin Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, DL Capt. George Thomas Martin Jr.

November 3, 1937  -  July 27, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain George T. Martin, age 85.  Captain Martin joined Delta Air Lines 10-18-1965.  He is survived by his wife Barbara, and by his son and grandsons. 

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.crowellbrothers.com/obituaries/George-Thomas-Martin?obId=28589892 

also at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/george-martin-obituary?id=52601301 

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN   

 

 

George Martin Obituary

George T. Martin, Jr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27th, 2023, at his home in Peachtree Corners, GA, with his loving wife, Barbara, and son Benson by his side.

Mr. Martin was born November 3, 1937, in Beaufort, North Carolina. He was the second of three children born to the late George T. Martin, Sr., and the late Beatrice Martin.

Growing up working on the family farm in Beaufort, North Carolina, George soon set his sights skyward and dreamed of becoming a pilot. Upon graduation from Beaufort High School in 1956, George attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; graduating with a degree in Psychology. His aviation aspirations were fulfilled when George was accepted into the United States Air Force in 1960. A veteran of the Vietnam War, George proudly served his country as an Aircraft Commander on the C-135 Stratolifter. After completing his military service, George began a 32-year career as a pilot for Delta Air Lines. It was during this time that he met fellow crew member Barbara Crowe, and were married soon afterwards. George retired from the airline industry in 1997 as a Captain on the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar aircraft. In 2000, George retired to Estero, Florida, where he was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs.

Surviving with his wife, Barbara Crowe Martin, is a son, Benson Martin (Silvia), of Peachtree Corners, GA; two grandsons (Cole & Luke Martin); a brother, Wilbur Charles Martin, of Gainesville, GA; a nephew, George Kirkman, of Beaufort, SC; a niece, Carol Kirkman, of Summerville, SC.  A sister, Mary Kirkman, preceded him in death.

 

There will be a Celebration of Life service at Chattahoochee Country Club on August 9th, 2023. (5pm-7pm) 3000 Club Dr, Gainesville, GA 30506 www.chattahoocheecountryclub.com

Memorial contributions may be made to Fragile First Foundation of Capstone Hospice www.capstonehospice.com  or Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org

 

To view the obituary and send condolences online, please visit www.crowellbrothers.com

Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. (770) 448-5757.