Lewis Funeral Home
«Return to Website
John L Wilmot
Change Photo
Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

John L Wilmot

December 5, 2017

John L. Wilmot, 86 “ Jack” a life-long resident of Moorestown, NJ passed away December 5, 2017. He was born to Claire Haines Wilmot and John L. Wilmot on April 13, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA. Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Jean H. Wilmot. Jack graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Moorestown High School and Gettysburg College. From the age of 14, Jack dreamed of flying. He fulfilled his dream by becoming a fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force and served at the end of the Korean War. In early 1963, Jack was hired by TWA, doing what he loved, flying until his retirement in 1992. Jack was an avid reader, had a passion for travel, loved sports, and enjoyed spending time with family, especially watching his grandchildren participate in sports. Jack is survived by his wife of 61 years, Stella, daughter, Claire W. Kraft and her husband, Canning, of Alexandria, VA and son, Stephen J. Wilmot and his wife, Dene, of Hilton Head Island, SC and his grandchildren, Courtney Perry (Chris), C.K. Kraft, III, Charlie Wilmot and Ashley Wilmot. Mass of Christian burial 10:30 am Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 42 W. Main St., Moorestown, NJ. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 (apdaparkinson.org) or Our Lady of Good Counsel, 42 W. Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

John L. Wilmot, 86 “ Jack” a life-long resident of Moorestown, NJ passed away December 5, 2017. He was born to Claire Haines Wilmot and John L. Wilmot on April 13, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA. Jack was preceded in death by his sister,... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of John L Wilmot created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

John L. Wilmot, 86 “ Jack” a life-long resident of Moorestown,...

View More

Share a Memory Below

A comforting word from you means a lot.

Share a Memory

Flowers & Gifts

Send flowers to the Wilmot family.

Send Flowers
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators
  • Rotary International Logo
  • Burlington County Funeral Director's Association Logo
  • New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association Logo
  • Niagra Firefighters Logo

© 2022 Lewis Funeral Home 78 East Main Street. All Rights Reserved.

Made with love by funeralOne