death of DL Capt. Clifton Charles Capell, age 70

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May 1, 2026, 4:23:19 PM (5 days ago) May 1

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~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Clifton Charles Capell

July 27, 1955 ~ April 21, 2026

Captain Clifton “Chuck” Charles Capell joined Delta Air Lines 09-27-1985. Chuck is survived by his wife Leslie, and by his daughters and their families.

For those who may wish to send condolences, the family address is listed in whitepages as

336 Grooms Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30215.

PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2026/05/dl-capt-clifton-charles-capell.html

https://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Clifton-Charles-Capell?obId=48184897

Obituary

Clifton Charles Capell, 70, of Fayetteville, GA, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on April 21, 2026.

Chuck, as he was known to his friends, was born on July 27th, 1955, to Clifton Powell Capell and Billie Jo Riley Capell. He grew up as the middle child with two sisters.

He graduated from Auburn University, where he met his wife, Leslie. He went on to earn a Master’s in Finance, and remained a lifelong learner and collector of ideas.

From the age of eight, Chuck knew he wanted to be a pilot. There was no greater joy for him than the peace that came while flying above the clouds. So he signed up to serve in the Air Force. There he learned to fly the planes that were his lifelong passion. After an honorable discharge, he joined Delta Air Lines where he spent his career. Over decades, he worked his way from copilot to Captain, and from working holidays to choosing the schedule and routes he liked best. His favorite routes at the end of his career let him visit Central and South America “and still come back to sleep in his own bed.”

He was an avid lover of travel and took Leslie and his girls on trips across the world. Even in retirement, he flew out to go on Safari in Africa and traveled to Japan. On the days and years, he didn’t travel, he read widely.

Chuck served on the board for the Bylorussian Mission, flying out to Belarus many times to support Pastor Andrew and the growing church, and to do work on their behalf. He was always charmed at the hospitality and warmth the people there showed him.

He married Leslie on May 26, 1979, and they shared 46 years together. They retired on several acres of land, created a small farm together, and received much joy in sharing their work with others.

He was the proud father of two girls, Alexandra and Kimberly, and two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, his two sisters, nieces, nephews, and close family friends.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on April 25, 2026, at the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Peachtree City. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family welcomes flowers, especially daisies, or donations to the Atlanta Food Bank. Chuck would have loved the idea of people being fed in his memory.

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