Charles Chadwick Sandusky

Tue, 10/03/2006 - 3:44pm
By: The Citizen

Charles Chadwick Sandusky, 87, Peachtree City, died Sept. 28, 2006. He was born Sept. 7, 1919 in Pennsylvania. Originally from Smithfield, Pa., he made his home in College Park when he began a career with Eastern Airlines following World War II. He was a pilot with Eastern Airlines for 33 years. During his airline career he flew the DC-3 on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D. C., as well as the M-404, CV-240, 340, and 440, all series of Constellations, the B-727 and ended with flights on the wide body L-1011. He enjoyed camping, fishing and trips across country pulling his camper. Services were at the First Baptist Church of Peachtree City with the Rev. Dr. Steve Bingham officiating. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Eleanor Cooley Sandusky, Peachtree City; sons, Chad Sandusky and his partner, Ron, of Washington, D. C.; Charles "Chuck" and Donna Sandusky, Tyrone,; Shane and Joyce Sandusky, McDonough; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, James R. and Jane Sandusky, Orlando; and a sister, Faye and Jesse Pyle. Memorial donations may be made to the Wesley Woods Foundation Bus Fund, 2280 N. Hwy. 29, Newnan, GA 30265. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City, was in charge.

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