Jason Cori Grogan, 43, of Burleson was killed Wednesday, July 6, 2016, during a test flight over Ellis County.
The memorial service was 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2016, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Burleson. Burial at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery will take place at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.youcaring.com/lynn-grogan-598746#.
Jason was born Feb. 24, 1973, in Pensacola, Florida, to Michael R. Grogan and El Wanda Tekell Grogan from McLean, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1996, and was commissioned into the Unites States Marine Corps in 1997 to fly the AH-1W Super Cobra Gunship. Jason served two combat tours in Iraq and received several awards for distinguished service, including the Air Medal with Strike/Flight Numeral “16.” In 2005, he married Lynn Ann Knoy in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Jason graduated from Naval Test Pilot School in 2006, and was stationed at China Lake, California, to begin testing the weapons systems for the new AH-1Z Cobra.
In 2010, Jason left active duty to return to Texas with his family and began working for Bell Helicopter as an experimental test pilot. Jason was recently promoted to Pilot V and was an integral part of several projects. He was well liked and respected by all for his work ethic, his devotion to his family, his fantastic sense of humor, and his strong Christian faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn; children, Justice, 19, Katelyn, 8, and Aaron, 5; his parents, Michael and El Wanda; his brother, Todd; and his aunt Lana Grogan.
Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 2301 S. Freeway, Burleson, TX 76028. 817-568-8836