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Roy E. Weaver, 86, of Granite City, Ill., born Dec. 14, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, at Stearns Nursing and Rehab in Granite City, Ill.
Mr. Weaver retired in 1989, after many years of service as an electrician with Sperry-Rand and Ralston Purina. He had also worked for more than 35 years with the National Hockey League. Roy proudly served his country with the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, was an artist who enjoyed oil painting and was a private pilot. He enjoyed baseball, boxing, ice hockey, riding his motorcycle and horses. He will be remembered for the love of his family and the special times spent with his grandchildren.
Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma "June" Weaver, whom he married on Sept. 21, 1946, in St. Louis, Mo. and who died Sept. 15, 2006; parents, James Weaver and Mary, nee Miliner, Weaver; many brothers and sisters.
Surviving are his sons, Larry (Paula) Weaver of Granite City, Ill., Lon (Deborah) Weaver of Granite City, Ill., and Tim Weaver of St. Louis, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Nathan Weaver, Erin (Erik) Lewis, Jeremy (Cheryl) Weaver, Kelly Weaver, Meaghan Weaver, Kevin Weaver, Kyle Weaver, Brian Weaver and Molly Weaver; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Alex and Elizabeth Weaver; other extended family and friends.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation and may be accepted at the funeral home.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, at the chapel. Burial will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon, Ill.
IRWIN MARYVILLE ROAD CHAPEL, Granite City, Ill.
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Geri Hasten
October 26, 2009
To the family of Roy and June my deepest sympathy goes to you from my family. We rode in the GWRRA Chapter A with them in the late 80's and early 90's. They were partly responsible for my parents joining GWRRA. When I watched the Blues games I always looked to see him at work. May God bless you with comfort and healing.
Patti & Don Mattingly
October 13, 2009
Dear Larry, Paula & Family,we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martha Feltrop
October 13, 2009
May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please accept my condolences.
Mandy Norris-Ferguson
October 12, 2009
Larry, Paula and families, We are very sad to hear of your loss and we are thinking of you all at this time. Mandy, Jack, Alden and Cally
October 12, 2009
Dear Larry, Paula and Family,
although I didn't know your dad I am sure he must have been a great man, to have such a great family. Our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow. Love Lisa, Rick, Madison and Harry (Melbourne, Australia)
Traci Andrews
October 12, 2009
Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Please remember the family is there for you always.
Love,
Chris, Traci & Brooke Andrews
Don & Cherie Repp
October 12, 2009
Larry, Lon, Paula and Deb, you have our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. Every hockey game I attend I think of him. You will be in our prayers.
PHIL ODOM
October 12, 2009
SEMPER FI – FELLOW VETERAN -
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
Ray Lewis
October 11, 2009
Dear Weaver Family, Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Becky and Ray Lewis, Madison, Alabama
Max and Marlene Forbes
October 11, 2009
We will miss Roy in the future as we remember his gentle kindness and his friendship .
Sarah Repp
October 11, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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