In Honor of Captain Billy
William (Bill) Moyle
Bill was known to many people under various names. To some he was “Captain Billy”. He was also known as “Captain Bill”, “Captain Moyle”, “Texas Bill”, “Head Wrench”, “Nomad”, and even “Old Fart”
He was, of course, also “Dad” and “Grandpa”.
Bill passed away on Veterans Day due to a very brief fight with cancer.
Bill Grew up in Danbury where he attended Henry Abbot Technical School. He later lived in New Milford, moved to California and eventually found himself in Waxahachie, Texas to retire near his Daughter Laura and her family.
Bill was a Weapons Load Crew Chief in Vietnam. After the Air Force, he was a teacher at Henry Abbot Technical School in the Electrical department. Later in life, while in California, he helped design the C-17 electrical system at McDonnell Douglas, and became a flight simulator instructor on the MD-80. He eventually flew the DC-8 and 727 for MGM Grand Air and became a 727 Captain for Champion Air.
In his down time, he and his children campaigned a bracket car in the Craftsman, and later Summit bracket racing series in California, and Texas. He became known as “Captain Billy”, author of two children’s books about “Tommy The Texan”, a T-6 Texan.
Bill is survived by his son David, daughter Laura, his 4 grandchildren; Liam, Lauren, Brendolyn, and Aiden; and his brother Bob who resides in Danbury Ct, the town featured in his books.
Captain Billy was a big supporter of children’s hospitals like St Jude’s, and animal shelters & organizations like the ASPCA. If you feel led to, please make a donation in his name to your favorite.
Thank you for the comments everyone! It’s been really good for my family to hear what it was like to know him from other’s perspectives here and on Facebook!
Bill and and I also shared a love for drag racing and he accompanied me to the track to race my own car on some of his layovers. I loved hearing about his Chevelle that he raced with his kids. Great guy who is missed by many. He influenced many, including myself and will continue to.
Thank you for sharing this! He shared stories with me of when he would join you.
I learned a lot from Bill about how to fly the 727. And it was always fun,My favorite thing he did was when you asked him to put the gear down he would say (let’s dangle the Dunlops!) then he would take his necktie and float it in the air and then throw it over his shoulder and laugh. It was the best, I will never forget it. RIP my friend.
Thank you for sharing this! I never heard him say that before, but I can see it being just like him!
Captain Bill Moyle was one of my first Captains to fly with. I was new to the aviation industry but he treated me with the same respect as a seasoned veteran. I flew for 15 years with him at Champion Air. That is where I gained all of my knowledge of the aviation industry. He helped give me the reassurance that I needed to be a great LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANT! He was there to help me lead for 15 years!!
Will miss you cousin Billy. Glad you were part of the family and that I knew you.
Will miss your smiling happy birthday song every year. Lots of family memories to hold… fly high.. love you,
MY DEAR CUZ: BLUE SKIES AND TAIL WINDS!
I love you, just cuz
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A class act. Thank you for the memories Captain Bill! Peace and faith to family….we will meet again!
Captain Bill Moyle was one of my first Captains to fly with. I was new to the aviation industry but he treated me with the same respect as a seasoned veteran. I flew for 15 years with him at Champion Air. That is where I gained all of my knowledge of the aviation industry. He helped give me the reassurance that I needed to be a great LEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANT! He was there to help me lead for 15 years!!
Capt Bill and I shared a love for drag racing and we talked often about the most important thing, more power. A great guy who is missed.
Cpt Bill will be dearly missed. So many of us learned so much under his tutelage about flying and just life! Thank Bill, was an honor and a privilege to have known you!