Remembering Our Fallen Brothers With Great Honor and Respect

Paul H. Niles

JCU Member (4th SEA) MAY 1989-MAY 1992

Paul Harvey Niles, 77, of Bremerton, WA passed away June 24th, 2021. Paul retired first from a full career in the U.S. Army and later the U.S. Post Office. He loved to be on the go, working, serving, and golfing. He was always thinking of others and had an uncanny ability to find joy and spread happiness in his daily activities. He loved making people laugh and was quick to tell a joke. His infectious smile and wit will be a cherished memory for all who knew him.

Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years, Claudia; his brother, Peter (Donna); son, Timothy (Connie) and grandson Justus; daughter, Pamela (Brian) and granddaughters Julia and Anna. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara, father Emmett, and brother David. He loved the Lord, his family and country. He served each day to the fullest and with an “All-in” attitude to the end. To the one we loved as “Honey”, “Dad”, “Papa”, and “Grampy” we will “miss you more.” In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to your church’s world missions. If you do not have a local church, please donate to the world missions fund at the Rock Church Assembly of God in Scottsdale, AZ.

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at: The National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 10 am on Thursday, July 22nd, 2021 23029 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ 85024

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at: Rock Church Assembly of God Scottsdale 10 am on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 2012 North Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257

 

Timothy C. Wilson

Start Date of Serviece: 1 March 1988
End Date of Serviece: 1 December 1991
Date of Death: 26 April 2021

JCU Member March 1988 – December 1991

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Timothy Curtis Wilson of Durham, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 63, on April 26, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Timothy Curtis Wilson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Audrey; his parents, William Wilson and Luretha Chavous Wilson; his children, Alyssa Brooke Wilson and Christopher Curtis Wilson; and his siblings, Elaine Johnson, Annette Wilson and Bruce Wilson.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 5th 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Henderson Grove Missionary Baptist Church (2608 Page Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 5th 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Henderson Grove Baptist Church (2806 Page Rd, Morrisville, NC 27560).

Michael T. Teeter

JCU Plank Holder April 1981 – October 1985

Senior Chief Michael “Mikey” Twaddell Teeter, 69, passed away peacefully in Corpus Christi, Texas on January 7, 2021.  A Naval Veteran, he was born on May 11, 1951 in Amarillo, Texas to James Pierson Teeter and Margaret Ann Twaddell Teeter.

He was an avid gardener, loved to go hiking, fishing and loved family outings to the beach.  Mikey will always be remembered for his wise cracking sense of humor, his love of bringing stray animals’ home and for being the funniest Dad and Grandpa.  He was a loving Husband, Grandpa, Brother, Dad and Friend.

Michael is preceded in death by his Wife of 24 years, Sally Teeter; his Mother Margaret Ann Twaddell; His Father James Pierson Teeter, and his Daughter, Jaclynn Suzanne Teeter.

Michael is survived by his two sisters, Linda Johnston and Karen Pfieffer; His two brothers Patrick Teeter and Jamie Teeter.  His five children, Michael J. Teeter and wife Brittany Teeter, Nicholas J. Teeter and wife Amber Teeter, Jeromy K. Teeter, Lisa N. Moyer and husband Ed Moyer and Stephanie A. Teeter; grandchildren, Savannah Wilkins, Emily Teeter, Libby Hurtado, Grace Dunlop and Chase Hughes.  He is also survived by his great grandchildren Azalia Penrod, Noah Hinojosa, Jude Hinojosa, Ezra Hinojosa and Eden Hinojosa.

A graveside service and Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas.

James D. "Yeti" Jordahl

Start Date of Serviece: 1 July 2004
End Date of Serviece: 1 July 2010
Date of Death: 10 December 2020

JCU Member July 2004 – July 2010

James D. Jordahl, 39, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO from complications of Ewing’s Sarcoma, with his wife by his side. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, August 19, 1981, the second of two children born to the union of the Jay and Barbara L. Jordahl.

James graduated from Roseville Area High School in 1999. He joined the USAF and honorably served for over 20 years in Communications , retiring in December 2019, with the rank of Master Sergeant. While in the military he earned a degree from American Military University in Environmental Science. He was recently employed by ATT Government Solutions , as a Senior Specialist, Project Manager.

Family, friends and his teammates were extremely import ant to James. He had a love for the outdoors, especially fishing, traveling and having a beer with those close to him. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle, his daughter Sydney and his son Zach. He is preceded in death by his father Jay. Survived by his mother Barbara and siblings Jody, Dan and Jason, many nephews and one niece.

Internment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, anticipated in 2021. Celebration of Life to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in James honor to: Special Operations Communicators Association OR Operation Healing Forces.

James D. Parsons

Start Date of Serviece: 1 December 1984
End Date of Serviece: 1 December 1986
Date of Death: 3 November 2020

JCU Member December 1984 – December 1986

Born August 16, 1945 in Nebraska. James Duane Parsons passed away on November 3, 2020 in Tampa, Florida after a fight with Liver cancer. James retired from the Air Force and was a Combat Controller and Special Operations communicator.

Robert W. Cornwell

Start Date of Serviece: 1 January 1993
End Date of Serviece: 1 September 2000
Date of Death: 21 October 2020

JCU Member January 1993– September 2000

Rob Cornwell (servant of God Gregory) reposed this life on October 21, 2020. He was born to Robert Wayne Cornwell and Frances Ann (Lucier) Cornwell in Clio, Michigan on February 19, 1968.

Enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1986, he attained the rank of Master Sergeant and retired from active duty after a career that spanned over 20 years of service. He served in some of the most distinguished units in the military that include the 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, the Joint Communications Unit, and the United States Army Office of Military Support. He was a veteran of Operations JUST CAUSE, DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, GOTHIC SERPENT, UPHOLD DEMOCRACY, JOINT ENDEAVOR, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. His major awards include; Ranger Tab, Military Freefall Master Parachutists Badge, Static Line Master Parachutist’s Badge w/Bronze Service Star (Combat), British Army Parachutist Badge, Jordanian Parachutist Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal (1 OLC)

In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, and landscaping.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Barbara (McMillan) Cornwell, two children Danielle and Gregory; mother, Frances Ann (Lucier) Cornwell ; six sisters, Mary Tremain (Michael), Sheryl Gunn, Karrie Lewis (David), Terrie Watts (Matthew), Gerrie McCoy (Kevin) and Bobbi Whitcher (Darrin); 14 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wayne Cornwell Sr.
Rob’s visitation will be on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, 186 Shelton Shop Rd. Stafford, VA 22554 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Thursday evening, following the visitation we will go to the church for Panikhida services. A funeral service will be on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 11:00 am at St Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church, 60 Clifton Chapel Ln, Stafford, VA 22554, with interment to follow in Quantico National Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SOCA (Special Operations Communicators Association) Memorial Fund. Donations are accepted on www.thesoca.org homepage

Michael A. Ellinwood

Start Date of Serviece: 1 July 1993
End Date of Serviece: 1 December 1996
Date of Death: 15 March 2015

JCU Member July 1993– December 1996

Formerly of Irondequoit, NY – 6/28/66-3/15/20

Michael died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a brief illness.

Predeceased by parents, George and Joyce (Roach) Ellinwood. Survived by wife, Kelly (Hamb), sister, Mary (Glenn) Wadsworth, brother, John (Araceli) Ellinwood, sons, Daniel, Brian, and Matthew Ellinwood, daughters, Jordan and Aubrey Banez, nephew, Steven (Arnetta) Ellinwood and niece, Jacqueline Ellinwood, cousins and many friends.

Electronics Technician Senior Chief (SS/PJ) US Navy. Retired after 25 years of honorable service with duty in Somalia and Iraq.

Please consider donations to Wounded Warrior Project.org or Dolphin Scholarship.org in Michael’s honor.

Terry R. Johnston

Start Date of Serviece: 1 March 1984
End Date of Serviece: 1 September 1991
Date of Death: 8 June 2019

JCU Member March 1984– September 1991

Fayetteville—Terry Russell Johnston, 70, of Fayetteville, passed on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Village Green Rehabilitation Center.
Terry was born February 9, 1949 in Beaver Falls, PA to the late Charles and Frances Johnston. He was retired from the United States Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 23 years of service. Terry was considered one of the Department of Defense’s finest logisticians, and was chosen to serve with the Joint Special Operations Command for the last seven years of his military career. Other military assignments included the 32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron at Camp New Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Osan Air Base in Korea, and Goose Bay in Canada.
Terry is survived by his sister, Kathy Lambert of Beaver, PA; two sons, Seneca Byron Fisher and Quentin Alexander Brandt; one daughter, Nadiah Katherine Brown; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
Terry will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Gerald D. Hammons

Date of Death: 24 July 2018

JCU Member October 1986 – April 1994

Gerald Dalton Hammons…DOB 4/13/1953 Retired RM1 from the U.S. Navy ….Date of Death 7/24/2018 . He is survived by his son, Gerald B. Hammons. There was no obituary submitted by the family.

John E. Griffith III

Start Date of Serviece: 1 February 1997
End Date of Serviece: 1 September 2000
Date of Death: 15 June 2018

JCU Member (7th SEA) February 1997 – September 2000

Retired SGM John Edward Griffith, III, 61, of Robbins passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018.
He was a veteran of the Army Special Forces dedicating 26 years of service. He served in Grenada and Operation Desert Storm.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Claudette M. Griffith of the home; two daughters, Allison Taylor and husband, Bryan of Brandon, Fla. and Alexis Griffith of Southern Pines; two sons, John Hutcheson and wife, Elisha of Brandon, Fla. and John Edward Griffith, IV of Southern Pines; two brothers, Larry Griffith and wife, Tracy of Orlando, Fla. and Richard Griffith and wife, Anne of St Paul, Minn.; five grandchildren, Wesley, Owen, Lily, Sadie and Collin; and his beloved dog, Fugly.
A celebration of life service will be held at 6 pm Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Rogers and Breece Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tracey Pounders officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm prior the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Ste 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.