Gila County Az. John Arthur (Johnny) Wilder Jr. 62 passed away at 6:26pm July 18th, 2024, at Haven Health in Globe, Az with his wife daughter & family by his side.  John was born May 11th, 1962, in Sturgis, MI to John Arthur Wilder Sr. & Wilma June (Gundrum) Wilder. In 1966 they moved from Sturgis, MI to Jackson MI where John grew up working on the family farm.  John graduated from Napoleon High School class of 1980. While in school he worked at Clark Lake Marina in Clark Lake, MI. After High School John joined the United States Air Force. After his service, he came home & met Barbara Ann Williams, they married September 14th, 1985 together they had two daughters Rebecca Kay (Joshua) Eichler, & Britnie Ann (Jr) Shouse .  John went to work at Krupa's Boat Mart as a Foreman/Mechanic for 23yrs before retiring to Arizona to be close to his parents. John went on to work at K & S Marina Ace Hardware then to Roosevelt campground as a camp host. Moving back to Globe in 2013 where he enjoyed volunteering at the Gila Community Food Bank doing daily pickups until his stroke in 2018 that took his eyesight leaving him unable to drive. He still enjoyed sitting at the food bank keeping the ladies in check! John enjoyed spending time with his family hunting, fishing, family gatherings and reading to his grandkids. John enjoyed taking his family on test runs of the boats he had fixed. He loved being on the lakes.

John is survived by his wife of over 38 years Barbara Wilder, their two daughters Rebecca (Joshua) Eichler of Globe, Az & Britnie Jr) Shouse  of Georgia.  His Grandkids Hailey & Jeramiah Eichler both of Globe, Az Derek & Angel of MI. Heaven, Harold, Lacy & little miss Grace of Georgia. His sister's Brenda (Roland) Smith of Batesburg, SC & Renea Shaffer of Globe, Az Niece's Ashley-(Ass) (Scottie) Harris of Globe, Az.  Desiree & Chelsey Smith of MI. Alexis Smith of Batesburg, SC. Great Nephew's Dawson Shaffer of Glendale, Az Kayden & Carter Harris of Globe, Az. Great Niece's Macarrhea & Mariah Shaffer & Ashlyn Harris all of Globe, Az. Step Nephew Roland (Lee) Smith II.  Step Niece Amber Smith of Jackson, MI. Step Great Nephew's Johnny Christian Junior & Liam Smith of Jackson, MI Step Great Niece's Alexandria Isabella & Jade Smith of Jackson, MI. Proceeded in death by his parents John (Art) & Wilma Wilder. Brother-in-law Pete Shaffer. Nephews Justin Shaffer & Nicolas Smith.

Cremation will be under the direction of Bulman Miles Funeral Services.  Services will be private at a later date.