John F. Wilson ’54

John Wilson died peacefully May 18, 2012, at home in Harwood, Md.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he graduated from The Hill School with honors. At Princeton, he majored in philosophy and was active in the Campus Fund Drive and the Triangle Club. He was a member of Charter Club.

John graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law. He spent five years in the military as an officer in the Air Force. He joined the Washington, D.C., firm of Kelly & Nicolaides, where he practiced until his retirement. He was a life member of the Southern Maryland Society and the Annapolis Yacht Club.

John is survived by his wife, Bette; his brother, Christopher; and his niece and godchild, Emily. The class extends its sympathy to them in their loss and expresses our gratitude for his loyal service to our country. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake.