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WILLIAM FRANKLIN WEEKS William Franklin Weeks, age 89 of Vero Beach, died October 6,
2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Beatrice Weeks, of Vero Beach. He was born in Kellysville, WV on September 18, 1924, the son of William and Florence (Neeley). He was one of 9 siblings who have all preceded him in death except his brother, Charles Weeks of Princeton, WV. On January 10, 1942, he married Martha Jane Bell, who preceded him in death in 1974. Together they had 7 children: Elsie (Everett)Wilson, Dorothea (Randy) Chamberlain, Willa Wilson, Deanna White, William (Debra) Weeks, Jackie (James) Downing, and Myra (Gary) Lowry. He was drafted into the Armed Forces on July 6, 1943 and served proudly in the Army during WWII until his Honorable Discharge on December 2, 1945. Battles included Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received several decorations and citations, including the Good Conduct Metal. After returning from the war, he moved his family to Michigan. In 1953 he began working for General Motors Corporation, where he worked for 28 years, retiring in 1980. He had a love for cars and could repair anything that was given to him. On March 8, 1975, he married Beatrice Zimmer of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Along with a wonderful wife, he welcomed 4 stepchildren, Gary, Sherri, Kurt, and Amy. In 1986, he and Beatrice moved to Vero Beach, Florida, to enjoy retirement. They loved boating, dancing, bowling, traveling, going to art shows, but most of all entertaining family. Family was very important to him; his legacy will live for many years to come. He leaves behind 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 4 great, great, grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18th, at 4:00 p.m. at Unity of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960. A private memorial and interment will follow in Commerce, Michigan.
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Dad you have been such an inspiration to me. You put up with me when I wanted to drink coffee you said if your going to drink it you have to drink it like me, so I did cream and sugar. You then said if you are going to drink it you have to drink it like me and I did just cream, then you said if you are going to drink it you have to drink it like me and I did black. Coffee has been black ever since just like yours. You put up with me in the garage helping not sure how much help I was at that age but I loved being in there with you. You were always there to talk to when I needed to talk, get advice. I miss you very much but I also know that I will see you in heaven when its my time. You where such a great roll mode and have left us with such a Legacy to follow. Love you dad.
Your second oldest Dottie-(Dreathea)
October 30, 2013
We Love you Grandpa. We will miss you greatly.
Jason, Rebecca, JJ & Tristan
October 16, 2013
"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose... All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." ~Helen Keller. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that he will always be a part of each of you. We love you all!
Ron & Jo Alley
October 16, 2013
This is my wonderful Dad ! Loving him so much! I am so proud to be his daughter! so proud of my Dad .
Love Deni
October 16, 2013
I know we are all feeling a little bit sad,
That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend and our dad
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears
But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he watching us all with a smile on his face
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family
Thinking back now I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day
For in my life, you have played a special part
The memories I will treasure and keep close to your heart
For me I am glad my little baby he got to meet
And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete
To each one of us he has loved and cared
And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared
Although he has gone we will always be together
And his spirit will live on each one of us forever
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star
As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar
And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Grandpa with his kindness and love
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss
Take extra special care of our Grandpa as he is very dear to us
Grandpa if you are listening say a prayer for us every day
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way
We know when God called you, you had to go
But we want you to know Grandpa we miss you and love you so
Jennifer Stevens
October 16, 2013
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Love Mike & Linda
October 16, 2013
I love you, Grandpa. You are an inspiration through your hard work and love. You blessed me with such a wonderful and loving family. We are all so luck to have had you at the head of it all.
Melissa Downing
October 16, 2013
Dad I love you and miss you .
Myra Lowry
October 16, 2013
That's my Daddy!! Love you forever. See you in Heaven.
Jackie Downing
October 16, 2013
That's my Daddy!! Will love you forever. See you in heaven.
Jackie Downing
October 16, 2013
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