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John Kevin MacWilliams, 69, of Newport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Services to honor John’s life will be held on Saturday, November 8th. There will be a visitation from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, with a brief service taking place at 3 p.m.
John is survived by his wife, Kathy; their children, Kelly, David (and wife Autumn), Lindsey, and Annie; grandson, Benji; along with his two brothers, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of John’s life will take place separately with close friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214 or the Friends of Fort Macon, 2303 E Fort Macon Rd., Atlantic Beach, NC 28512.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2112 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557

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