Donald Knox Ludwig

Donald Knox Ludwig, 94, of Salisbury and formerly of Chattanooga, TN passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Stansell House in Ocean Pines surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born December 31, 1925 in Newark, NJ he was the son of the late Walter W. and Helen E. Meneely Ludwig.

Mr. Ludwig attended University of Georgia and the University of Tennessee and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Army Air Force in training to be a pilot during World War II and was honorably discharge on Armistice Day.

During his life Mr. Ludwig worked in Chattanooga in Operations at Lovell Field with Capital Airlines then he transferred to Atlanta, with Capital Airlines in Operations. He had an enthusiastic love, appreciation and extensive knowledge of aircraft, cars, and boats. Upon retiring, he become an amazing creative woodcarver and was an active member of the Chattanooga Woodcarvers Club. He was a faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church in Chattanooga TN for over 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ann Englehardt Ludwig; daughter, Lisa Ludwig; granddaughters, Jennifer Benge Vanhook and Lauren Benge; 3 great granddaughters; sister, Elizabeth Sjoberg of Austin, TX; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ludwig of Kingston TN.

A Chapel Service will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at 1pm at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, 6827 East New Market Elwood Rd., Hurlock, MD 21643. Rev. Joel Beiler will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Don to Coastal Hospice, PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802, specifying Stansell House-Coastal Hospice at the Ocean.