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John Henderson Warlick, Jr., 91, passed away at his home on November 27, 2016, surrounded by family. John was a resident of Beavercreek, OH for the last 46 years. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama. John is proceeded in death by his wife of 64 years, Evelyn Martin Warlick, parents John and Eva May Warlick, and infant sister. John was a long-time member of Aley United Methodist Church in Beavercreek.During WWII, John was a decorated Navy pilot on three aircraft carriers. His last assignment was on the carrier, Coral Sea. He then served in the Navy Reserve, totaling 22 years of military service. He retired as Lt. Commander John Warlick. During John's long engineering career, he remained active in General Aviation Manufactures Association (GAMA). He obtained his Bachelors of Science degree from Auburn University and then completed a Masters degree from Georgia Tech. John was most proud of his constructing, and then piloting the Wright "B" Flyer airplane. He and Evelyn organized and traveled with the Wright "B" around the United States and overseas. The Wright "B" Flyer hangar in Miamisburg, Ohio is named in honor of John and Evelyn Warlick. John has earned numerous military and civilian accolades, of which includes being inducted into the Air Force Hall of Fame. Most important to John was his family and especially his grandkids. He is survived by his sisters; Arla Howard and Wilma Cork of Coker, AL. Other survivors are: daughter Judy Warlick Simmons of Beavercreek, OH and son Tim (Nadine) Warlick of Sahuarita, AZ. Grandchildren are: CJ (Tonya) Simmons of Columbus, OH, Christy (David) Tehan of Xenia, OH, Rusty (Jaime) Warlick of North Vernon, IN, Anthony (Elizabeth) Warlick of Crossville, TN, Melissa Irvin of Perrysburg, OH, Kaydi (Jason) Heitman of Gilroy, CA, Craig (Amy) Warlick of Lawrence, KS, Ross Warlick of Sahuarita, AZ, and Kent Warlick of Fort Collins, CO. There are 12 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 30, from 5:30 to 8 pm at Tobias Funeral Home (Beavercreek). 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. A funeral service will be 2 PM Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the Ridout Funeral Home, Elmwood Chapel, Birmingham, Alabama. A military burial will be held Saturday at Elmwood Cemetery , Birmingham, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to: Evelyn and John Warlick Wright "B" Flyer Hangar fund at 10550 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342, to the American Cancer Society, or to one's favorite charity. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com
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January 5, 2018
Kathy Edinger Brockman
Judy, I am so sorry to read about your father dying. John was a good friend of my parents, Harold & Betty Edinger, with the Wright B flyer. I called on him to help me when my sisters & I planned a 50th wedding anniversary party a the hanger for Mom & Dad. He was my "partner in crime"! I'll miss him.
December 2, 2016
Kris Brock
I worked with John at Elano and helped him with his Wright B Flyer correspondence. To thank me for my help he took me on a brief flight in the Wright B, and I will always cherish that memory. He will live on in my thoughts and prayers.
December 2, 2016
Robert/Hilda Taylor
December 1, 2016
Yvonne & Reggie Stills
I worked with John at Elano,and I also had the pleasure of him taking me up in the Wright B Flyer as a birthday gift. He had a neat sense of humor and always had stories. He will be truly missed.
November 30, 2016
Beverly Angel
I had the opportunity of working with John at Elano (now GEAviation) He was a real Southern Gentleman. John always had a lot of stories to tell about his flights.
I know he will be missed by all.
Beverly Angel
November 30, 2016
Mary Ann Miley
I worked with John at Elano. He was always excited to talk about the Wright B Flyer. I remember visiting him at the hangar and having pictures taken. It was always a pleasure to talk with John and Evelyn.
May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
November 30, 2016
Margaret and Ralph Szypulski
We are heartbroken to hear of your loss.
John and Evelyn opened their home and hearts to me as a young Wright Brothers researcher from the Henry Ford in 1984.
I loved them both as family.They will always be in my heart.
John was truly the epitome of the "Greatest Generation".
November 30, 2016
John Pyles
I'll always have fond memories of John from our time working together at Elano (now GE Aviation - Beavercreek). I learned much about aviation and life from John, and will carry on those things throughout my career and life. Sincerest sympathies, John Pyles
November 29, 2016
Ron & Susie Tucker
Please accept our sincere condolences in your family's time of grief
November 29, 2016
Ron & Susie Tucker
Please accept our sincere condolences in your time of grief.
November 29, 2016
Offering sincere condolences to John's family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.
November 29, 2016
Stephen Wright
Every time I see The Wright "B" Flyer I think of John and Evelyn. They were tireless promoters of Dayton's aviation history and the best friends anyone could ask for. Their lifelong friendship to my entire family will be missed but not forgotten.
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