Lonely Eagles
Honoring Legacy
The Atlanta Chapter Tuskegee Airmen proudly honors the incredible legacies of Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen (DOTAs) through the “Lonely Eagles” tradition. When a DOTA passes away, the chapter enshrines their name as a tribute to their extraordinary contributions and enduring spirit. This heartfelt recognition ensures their courage and dedication to breaking barriers and serving their country are never forgotten.
The names listed here represent the Lonely Eagles, who proudly called The Atlanta Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen their home. Each name reflects a life of service, sacrifice, and achievement, leaving an indelible mark on history and inspiring future generations. As we celebrate their legacies, we remain committed to sharing their stories and carrying forward the values they uphold.
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Lonely Eagles
DOTA – Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen
# denotes founders
*denotes past chapter president
2023
Sarah Plummer
2020
Irma P. Dryden, DOTA
R. Var Archer, DOTA
2019
Edward Johnson, DOTA
Earl Martin, DOTA
Elfreda Kirksey
Donald Summerlin
Frederick Henry, Sr., DOTA
Ed Lewis *
2018
James Gardner
Jesse Creech
2017
Hiram Little, DOTA
Raymond A. Wainwright, Jr.
2017
Hiram Little, DOTA
Raymond A. Wainwright, Jr.
2016
Norris Connally, DOTA #
2015
Milton P. Crenchaw, Sr. DOTA
Raymond Williams, DOTA
James “Alley Pat” Patrick, DOTA
2012
Leroy E. Eley, DOTA #
Charles Nesby #
2010
Huey E. Charlton, Ph.D., DOTA
2009
Eli Lindsey, Sr.
Clarence Shaffer *
2008
Charles W. Dryden, DOTA * #
Vernon K. Sport, DOTA
2007
Willis J. Hubert, DOTA #
Andrew Keyes
2006
Robert “Bob” Brown, DOTA
John B. Dudley, DOTA
Theopolis W. Johnson, DOTA
Jewel Thompson Johnson
Ella Yates
2005
Michael Hart
2004
Joseph Bussey, DOTA
Alvon Johnson, DOTA
2003
Horace A. Bohannon, DOTA
1999
Val Jeanne Grigsby, DOTA
Owen Hague, DOTA
1998
James R. “Big Jim” Reed, DOTA
1994
Harold A. Hillary, DOTA
1993
Toy Conley, DOTA #
1991
Freddie E. Hutchins, DOTA * #
1990
Stephen Alexander Jackson, DOTA
1984
Charles E. Smith, DOTA * #
Others
Frank Anderson
Kenneth Bedford #
Joseph H. Blaylock, DOTA
Arthur L. Byrd, Sr., DOTA #
E. S. Burrow, Jr.
Herman Cullen #
W. R. Jackson, DOTA #
John B. Marby
William E. McDonald, DOTA
Earl M. Middleton, DOTA
George Prather, DOTA
William A. Scott, II, DOTA #
Luke Smalls, DOTA
Bernice Williams, PhD
George B. Woods, DOTA
Donald N. Thompson, DOTA * #
DOTA – Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen
# denotes founders
*denotes past chapter president
