John Hunter Tweedy

July 18, 1951 - June 7, 2015
John Hunter Tweedy

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Williamsburg, Virginia

USAF Colonel (Retired) John H. ìJakeî Tweedy, of Williamsburg, lost his courageous battle with Leukemia on Sunday, June 7th, 2015 with family by his side. Jake grew up in Hampton, Virginia and after graduating with his B.A. in Economics from Virginia Tech, resided in many areas of the United States and Europe during his distinguished career in the United States Air Force. He later obtained his M.A. in International Relations and after proudly serving his country for 26 years, retired as a Colonel with numerous medals and honors. Positions included weapons and tactics instructor, fighter pilot, operations officer, and three-time fighter squadron commander. Jake flew many aircraft including the T38, F4, F15C, and F15E and was a command pilot with over 4000 flying hours. He was also a graduate of the prestigious USAF Fighter Weapons School. Following his Air Force retirement, he joined Whitney, Bradley, & Brown in Hampton, Virginia as Senior Manager in Weapons Systems Integration.

Jake is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Susan Wallace Tweedy, son, Kristopher and his wife, Julie, mother Annie Mae Tweedy, sister, Anne Emerson and husband Malcolm, brother Charles Tweedy, and wife Frances, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and a full extended family of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in- laws, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, John Burton Tweedy.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by clicking the link on the Left Tab of this page.

There will be a funeral service, with full military honors, at Arlington National Cemetery on October 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm with reception to follow, at the Officer’s Club at Ft. Myer.

Arrangements are in the care of Bucktrout Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Virginia.


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Friday, October 30, 2015
12:00 AM

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  • June 17, 2015
    Drew Vincent says:
    Susan, Kris & family, So sorry to hear of Jake's passing. My condolences and prayers are with you. Jake was the quintessential Fighter Pilot, a great leader and mentor, and made a tremendous impact on the USAF. He will be greatly missed. Nickel on the grass Jake....now you can fly every day, all day. Scooby

  • June 11, 2015
    Ronald Smith says:
    To the family of John Tweedy, Ralph Wood, Class of 1969 of Hampton High School, e-mailed the Class of '69 that John had died. It sounds as if John had a full and meaningful life and I know that he will be greatly missed. I want to express my sympathy at his passing. Take care and best wishes to all of you. Ron Smith

  • June 11, 2015
    Chet and Barbara Williams says:
    We are so heartbroken with the loss of John . Our memories of times together in Del Rio, visiting in Florida, North Carolina and Virginia are such good ones . We will always cherish them. Our prayers for Susan and Kris and all family members . May our Lord be your strength and comfort for you as you go through this difficult loss

  • June 11, 2015
    Mike Beason says:
    Will miss you my friend. Enjoyed my time as your wingman, as well as leading you around the skies... Bison

  • October 28, 2015
    Lt Col Michael F. Whitaker, USAF (Ret), VTCC G-74 says:
    Deepest condolences on behalf of all the Rats of Squadron G-74, VPI&SU. "Tweety, Sir" was the nemesis of many of us in 1970-71, but he taught us integrity and brought both seriousness and great color to one of our most salient formative military (and life) experiences. Rest in Peace, John.