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Dr. William Alton Bohart, MD, FACS, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pilot, and respected physician, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born in Bozeman, Montana, Dr. Bohart dedicated more than six decades of his life to the practice of ophthalmology, serving his patients with exceptional skill, compassion, and integrity. An eye surgeon specializing in the treatment of the retina, he earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he upheld the highest standards of medical excellence and ethics throughout his distinguished career.
Dr. Bohart also served his country with honor as a medical doctor in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, demonstrating the same dedication, skill, and courage in service as he did throughout his medical career.
Beyond his professional and military accomplishments, Dr. Bohart was a man of many passions. He was an avid reader and loved sailing, hiking, and fly fishing, embracing life with curiosity, adventure, and joy. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, wisdom, and kind heart, and for the deep devotion he showed to his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Bohart; his sons, Scott Bohart, Craig A. Bohart, and John Johnston IV; his daughter, Shawnee Gammel (Russell); his grandchildren, Taylor Wimberley (Chelsea), Casey Johnston, Bailee Earl (Clayton), and John Johnston V; and his great-grandchildren, Brayden and Brentley Wimberley, and Wrenlee Earl. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donalda and William Bohart; and brother, Don Bohart.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Garden of Memories Cemetery, officiated by Ch, Col, Karen Stocks (AF ret).
Visitation will precede the service from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Memorials may be made to Wills Eye Foundation, 840 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 440-3154 or willseye.org/giving/.
Born in Bozeman, Montana, Dr. Bohart dedicated more than six decades of his life to the practice of ophthalmology, serving his patients with exceptional skill, compassion, and integrity. An eye surgeon specializing in the treatment of the retina, he earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he upheld the highest standards of medical excellence and ethics throughout his distinguished career.
Dr. Bohart also served his country with honor as a medical doctor in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, demonstrating the same dedication, skill, and courage in service as he did throughout his medical career.
Beyond his professional and military accomplishments, Dr. Bohart was a man of many passions. He was an avid reader and loved sailing, hiking, and fly fishing, embracing life with curiosity, adventure, and joy. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, wisdom, and kind heart, and for the deep devotion he showed to his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Bohart; his sons, Scott Bohart, Craig A. Bohart, and John Johnston IV; his daughter, Shawnee Gammel (Russell); his grandchildren, Taylor Wimberley (Chelsea), Casey Johnston, Bailee Earl (Clayton), and John Johnston V; and his great-grandchildren, Brayden and Brentley Wimberley, and Wrenlee Earl. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donalda and William Bohart; and brother, Don Bohart.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Garden of Memories Cemetery, officiated by Ch, Col, Karen Stocks (AF ret).
Visitation will precede the service from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Memorials may be made to Wills Eye Foundation, 840 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 440-3154 or willseye.org/giving/.