Stanley Welton Johns

Stanley Welton Johns, age 78, passed away on March 8, 2026.

Born on October 10, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia, Stanley lived a life defined by curiosity, adventure, and a passion for flight.

His love of aviation began as a teenager at Charlie Brown Field, where he earned his pilot's license. This set his course for a remarkable career in "the wild blue yonder." He went on to matriculate at Auburn University, earning an Aviation Management degree in 1970. Delta Air Lines hired Stanley in 1973, marking the take-off of a thirty-one year career jetting across five continents.

His deep value of learning and inquisitive mind lead him to better understand how the world works from quanta to the sublime expanse promised by the night's sky.

Stanley is survived by his sister, Melva Dianne Johns; his son, Jasen Welton Johns.

In lieu of formal services, Captain Johns will be returned to the sea. Family and friends are invited to share their memories and condolences. Let us carry forward his best virtues, and retell the stories of his life he would have wanted told.

Donations honoring Stanley may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).