AILOR, JOHN TERRENCE, 61, of Richmond, died Friday, January 16, 2009. John was with the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 41 years until his retirement in 2007 as the Associate Graphics Director. John was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine; and his father, Max Ailor, noted outdoors writer of the Times-Dispatch. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Rabb Ailor; son, Preston; and son, Sandy; and his fianc‚e, Heather Wampler; daughter, Shawn Methany of Atlanta; and her partner, Cris McDavid; daughter, Chris Neagle of Baltimore; and her husband, Paul; three wonderful grandchildren; brother, Tom Ailor and wife, Fiona; brother-in-law, Rusty Rabb and wife, Molly; several devoted nieces, nephews, aunts, and an uncle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Douglas S. Freeman Athletic Booster Club, 8701 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229; RFD Foundation, c/o Richmond Fire Department Credit Union, 900 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Virginia 23220; or a charity of your choice. There will be a private family service on Friday, January 23, 2009.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
