J. Wilmer Lehman, 88, of Carlisle, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at his home at Chapel Pointe in Carlisle. He was born on July 5, 1925, in Carlisle, a son of the late Abram N. and Mary E. (Steckley) Lehman. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Gladys (Books) Lehman.

Wilmer graduated in 1943 from the Messiah Academy. He was a salesman and manager for M & Z Carpets in Carlisle for many years. He was a lifelong member of the Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church, where over the years he served as a deacon, trustee, Church board member for 35 years, treasurer and choir member. Wilmer enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters; Gail L. (Kevin) Ryan of Souderton and Lanette L. (Jim) Kellie of Larned, KS, one brother, Abram Lehman of Conway, Ark., one sister, Sara Coolidge of Williamsport, eight grandchildren; Meghan Ryan, Nathanael Ryan, Michael Ryan, Jeremy Snyder, Luke Snyder, Carrie Kellie, Jason Kellie and Emily Smith. Wilmer was predeceased by one grandson, Aaron E. Snyder, two brothers; Bruce and Carl Lehman and three sisters; Pearl Stull, Ruth Lehman and Ferne Wenger.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. in the Carlisle Brethren in Christ Church, 1155 Walnut Bottom Rd., Carlisle, with Rev. Kenneth Hoke officiating. Burial will be in Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be held on Sunday from 1 - 3:00 p.m. at the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover Str., Carlisle and at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to his church or to Chapel Pointe at Carlisle, 770 S. Hanover Str., Carlisle, PA 17013.