John Wilbon

John B. Wilbon NORFOLK - Mr. John B. Wilbon, 90, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. He was born Feb. 2, 1919, and was a son of the late Thomas A. and Lila Satterwhite Wilbon. He proudly served in the U.S. Army-Air Corps and Air Force Reserves during World War II. He retired from the Naval Air Station after 36 years of service. In addition to his parents Mr. Wilbon was preceded in death by his wife, Ann M. Wilbon; a brother, Thomas Wilbon; and a sister, Rena Kizziar. He is survived by his sons, John B. Wilbon Jr., James P. Wilbon and a stepson, William Rampey and his daughters, Catherine Evancik, Carol Burlingame and Claire Grabow; and 12 grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving father and husband, for his sense of humor, love of the outdoors and ability to build and fix anything. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, by the Rev. Steve Frazier. The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to hdoliver.com.