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JACK MAYBERRY Obituary

July 6, 1931-April 12, 2012. Jack A. "Black Jack" Mayberry passed away peacefully at home with family at his side. He was 80 years old. Born in Winslow, Arizona, he was a curious and adventurous child. After seeing his first airplane at an early age at the Winslow Airport, he knew what he was going to be when he grew up, a pilot. In his early teens he started his flying lessons with the "good old boys" in Colorado. At age 16 he received his pilots license, he was in fifth heaven. He soon received his instrument and multi engine ratings. In 1954 he was hired by North Central Airlines as a co-pilot. He was trained by the "good old boys". Soon he advanced to captain. He fully enjoyed his job and and developed a friendship with everyone he worked with. He was getting paid for something he loved to do, flying. North Central Airlines became Republic Airlines, Republic Airlines then became Northwest Airlines. After 33 years of flying as captain he retired. His other interests included, sailing, scuba diving, sports cars, motorcycles, parachute jumping, competition aerobatics and soaring. In July 1980 he held the Colorado State Soaring Record for speed and distance. He was a member of the Soaring Society of America, International Aerobatic Club and EAA. He also loved to surf and enjoyed being with the many friends he met on the water. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn D. Mayberry; daughter Jacqueline A. Gardner; son-in-law Fred Gardner; and grandsons: Bert, Austin, Wes and Bryce. He is also survived by many extended family members, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Palm Coast on May 25th at 4p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jacks memory to the Alzheimer's Association and Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation.

Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Apr. 22, 2012.
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Jack always put a smile on my face. He was so full of fun and lived life to its fullest. He and Marilyn were retired and living on the Florida Suncoast when we met. He took on a career as a newspaper photographer just because it was fun. We were usually sailing, flying stunts, riding in one of his hot cars or playing tennis. Jack and Marilyn really knew how to live life to its fullest. He will be missed . Until we meet again, Cheers to a wonderful full life, Black Jack! Love Robina Donina Robinski Serne.

Robin Serne

May 21, 2012

I remember Jack well from the days of flying My sympathy is extended to the family.

G.F."Red" Wallis

April 29, 2012

Your father was larger than life to me back in 1964, when I first went up in an airplane and he put me in the left seat at the controls of your aircraft, with you in the back seat! He was the inspiration for me to become an airline pilot. So sorry to hear of his passing. Love to you and your family, from your former babysitter, Mary Wehr Trusler

April 27, 2012

God bless you and your family, Marilyn... Much love, Sonja and Ronnie Coleman

April 24, 2012

Jackie, So sorry to hear about your dad. He was fun to fly with. I'm thinking of you. Love, Karen (Weiss) Horton

April 23, 2012

Marilyn, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jack is at peace now.

Virginia LaBahn

April 23, 2012

Vic Bolton

April 22, 2012

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