John Charles Aguirre, 71, of Lumberton, NC, passed away at Seacoast Hospital in North Myrtle Beach, SC on Wednesday May 4, 2022. John was born in Cumberland County, NC on December 6, 1950. He lived in Lumberton until moving to North Myrtle Beach, SC in 2020.

John was preceded in death by his grandparents: EW & Vanna Inman; his mother, Betty Vaughn; and his father Reuben Aguirre.

John is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Wanda C. Aguirre of the home; his son, Jonathan B. Aguirre; his brother, Michael Aguirre of Raleigh, NC; his nephew, Justin Aguirre of Hendersonville, NC. He had a special love for his extended family and his special lifelong friends. John's kindness and generosity extended to his canine family and, without a doubt, John was met at the Rainbow Bridge by Odie and Bear.

John graduated from Lumberton High School in 1970. Shortly following graduation, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Following his service to our country overseas, he returned home to Lumberton and completed his time in service at Ft. Bragg, NC. In December 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Collins.

John was also a former employee of Mueller Steam Specialty. John and four partners started Titan Flow Control, Inc. in 2000. He continued his career as Vice President of Manufacturing and Owner with Titan Flow Control, Inc. until his death. John loved helping people, fishing, and cooking up a good meal. He never met a stranger and was a friend to many people, even ones his family didn't know.

John was a proud member of St. Alban's Lodge in Lumberton. He shortly after joined Sudan Shriners and was a long-standing member of the Robeson County Shrine Club. He loved and dedicated many years to supporting Shriners Hospitals for Children. He accepted an invitation and was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memory Gardens, 3720 Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton, NC with Rev. David Hawes and Dr. Leslie Sessoms officiating. Following the service, the family will receive friends at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Sudan Shriners, PO Box 12829, New Bern, NC 28561.