KEARLEY RICHARD CARLISLE

Richard "Dick" Carlisle Kearley was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/08/2010 at the age of 69.1
Saint Petersburg, FL
Flight Class May 66
Date of Birth 08/07/1941
Served in the U.S. Navy
This information was provided by Gwendolyn Kearley (wife)

More detail on this person: Today we honor the memory of a proud US Naval Aviator, loving husband, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and good friend. We honor the memory of Richard C. "Dick" Kearley, Captain, USN, Retired, who passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Dick was born in Pensacola, Florida, on August 7, 1941, graduated from Escambia High School in 1959, graduated from Troy University, and received a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Dick earned his wings in Pensacola, FL in May 1966 and completed a stellar 25 year military career as a US Navy helicopter pilot. In service, he proudly defended his country's freedom including tours in the Tonkin Gulf during the Vietnam War, and Commanding Officer of the HAL 4 Squadron in Norfolk, VA after the War. He received numerous commendations including the Medal of Meritorious Service. Dick enjoyed the coastal living he grew up with and retired to Tierra Verde, Florida, with his family to enjoy his love for sailing, tennis, guitar and MG cars. After retiring from the Navy, Dick worked as a real estate agent in St. Petersburg. He was a member of the St. Petersburg Downtown Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gwendolyn Sue (Floyd) Kearley. Funeral services will be Friday, September 24th at 1:15 PM at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola. Published in Pensacola News Journal on September 12, 2010

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024