John M. Kilmer, Jr., 78, of Florala passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Andalusia Health following a brief illness. He was born February 20, 1943 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania to John M. Kilmer, Sr. And Sarah Kepner Kilmer.

He was a 1961 graduate of Canton High School in Canton, Pennsylvania. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force from 1963-67. Following his military service, John attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma and while in Tulsa earned his private and commercial pilot's license. John was owner and operator of Wiregrass Airplane Company at Florala Municipal Airport from 1979 until his retirement. In his retirement he was a beekeeper, an avid saltwater fisherman, enjoyed gardening, and rebuilding a Cessna taildragger airplane. He was a friend to many and lived life to the fullest. He was of Methodist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Kilmer; a son, John M. Kilmer, III; a brother, Steven Kilmer;  and sisters, Mary Myers and Nora Holden.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nicky Kilmer of Florala;  daughter, Leslie Ringuette (Roger) of Abilene, Texas; sisters, Lorena Gardner of Marsh Hill, Pennsylvania and Millie Kilmer of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; sisters in law, Diana Stone of Springfield, Illinois, Carla Kuza (John) of Agawam, Massachusetts and Jane Pierce (Don) of Westfield, Massachusetts; grandchildren, Jake Ringuette, Jessie Ringuette, and Jaime Ringuette, all of Abilene, Texas.; great grandchildren, Ridley and Wheeler and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service for John Kilmer will be 11AM Saturday November 13, 2021 at the Rodney J Evans Civic Center in Florala with Jim Wells officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. John would want every one to dress in casual attire. Donations in memory of John Kilmer may be made to Cancer Freeze, P.O. Box 92, Florala, AL 36442.

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