John Aulick Jr.

John Aulick Jr. obituary, Gainesville, FL

John Aulick Jr.

John Aulick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forest Meadows Funeral Home - Gainesville on Oct. 1, 2025.

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On July 23rd, 2025 John Thomas Aulick, Jr.'s remarkable life story came to a gentle end at his home in High Springs, Florida. Born on June 25th, 1932John's 93 years were a powerful reminder of his perseverance and generosity. Raised in Tampa, Florida, he graduated from Hillsborough High School, establishing a strong foundation for his future. His noble service in the US Army as an X-Ray Technician and his dedication to the Tampa Fire Department inspired a generation. John and his loving wife Aileen, who passed away on October 10th, 2012, created a legacy of love and service in Tampa before building their forever home in High Springs, Florida in 1999.
Mr. John leaves behind his two sisters Ruth Ann Luarene and Veda Ann Fuller, as well as six nephews and nieces and nine great nieces and nephews. A viewing is scheduled for July 29th, 2025 at the Evans Carter Funeral Home in High Springs, Florida. The funeral will be held at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am.
All those who knew him, please join us to celebrate his life and bid him a final farewell. He will be truly missed.
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