SUNLEY JERRY L

CWO Jerry L. Sunley was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/16/2020 at the age of 76.2
Nixa, MO
Flight Classes 66-15 and 66-13
Date of Birth 09/01/1944
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 68 AHC in 66-67, D/101 AVN 101 ABN in 69, ARIZONA HELICOPTERS in 72-73
This information was provided by Bob Thydean/Son Davin

More detail on this person: Jerry L. Sunley, age 76 of Ozark, Missouri passed away peacefully, early Monday morning, November 16, 2020 in his home. His wife, Donna, and two sons, Heath and Davin, were by his side. He was born September 1, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois. In 1965, Jerry joined the US Army. In October 1966 he graduated from helicopter pilot training with classes 66-13 and 66-15. He flew Hueys with the 68th AHC in '66-'67 and then Cobras with D/101st Avn 101st Abn Div in 1969. During his long flying career, Jerry held various positions as a licensed pilot and was employed with many companies throughout various states and countries. For example, in '72-'73 flew Bell 206Bs out of Vientiane, Laos for Arizona Helicopter. Jerry was a devoted family man who lovingly looked after those in his immediate and extended family, and shared considerable time with friends. He will be sadly missed but will live on forever in the hearts of his family and loved ones. From Davin Sunley, 25 Nov 2020 to Bob Thydean

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Date posted on this site: 10/13/2025