Robert Livingston "Bobby" Weaver

Robert Weaver Obituary

Robert Bobby Livingston Weaver , age 87, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the third child of Virginia and John C. Weaver. He attended Pentecost-Garrison School, and he graduated from St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. At St. Paul's he developed a passion for ice hockey, and the southern boy performed a hat trick at Madison Square Garden. Bobby attended Southwestern (now Rhodes College) where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. At Southwestern he met the love of his life, Lele Humphreys. They married in 1957. Upon graduation, Bobby joined the family cotton business, John C. Weaver and Sons. He was a member of the Memphis Cotton Exchange. As a successful cotton merchant, he found his calling and continued in the business the rest of his life.

Bobby was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved sharing his passions with his family and friends. His true heart was the Memphis Country Club Golf Course. Bobby was a lifelong golfer and viewed himself as a teacher and a pro. He spent many hours on the golf course and in the card room. The friendships he made there lasted a lifetime. The most important thing to Bobby was his family.

He was predeceased by his wife Lele Humphreys Weaver. He is survived by his children, Wilda Hudson (Tim), Robert Weaver Jr., and Lese Marshall (Derek), and his grandchildren, Bobby Hudson, John Hudson, Robert Weaver III, Lele Wright, and Meg Wright.

Bobby will be laid to rest in a private family service.

Memorials may be made to St. John Episcopal Church or a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Oct. 3, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Weaver

7 Entries

David Saks

January 30, 2025

Bobby, How very sorry and saddened I am to hear of your passing. If I had known I would have been there for you. I live a rather solitary life now. How thankful I am to have been a part of your team. It was the greatest honor. If I could publish one last "Bale Tale" for you let it be this one: That we will forever remember the father, the brother, the sportsman, the great friend, your kindness, your charity and thoughtfulness, your great sense of humor, the way you inspired others, and your leadership. Memphis is a greater city because of you, Bobby, and we will forever remember and love you. Today, I stand in awe and raise my glass to a great man, Robert Livingston Weaver, a man who inspired, a man never to be forgotten, a man who always knew that it was better to raise the spirits of those around him as the thought of lowering the dignity of anyone was never a part of his courageous character, a man who will always be loved. I will, all the days of my life, cherish the memory of you, your family and children, Bobby, with a smile on my face and carry the thought of you as a blessing in my heart. May the Lord always bring great comfort to Wilda, Robert, Lese and their children as you stand by His side. Goodbye, "Bear".

Richard Bowers

October 9, 2024

He was a great one to know and loved the thing´s in life which I loved. Richard Bowers

Tommy Farnsworth

October 5, 2024

I am sad to learn of Bobby´s passing we were friends from childhood, was a friend of many thru his life, and he was a nice man .

Tommy Oates

October 5, 2024

Bobby will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was extremely competitive, fun to be around, had a great optimistic smile & laugh. We grew up hunting and fishing @ Menashae Like Club where our fathesr were members,
I never heard Bobby say anything derogatorily about another person.
Bobby's father, John Weaver & my father were dear friends, both cotton merchants on front street, When Donald Ross finished his new 1924 golf course in Linville, NC, John Weaver was part of the 1st foursome to play the course. Not only did Bobby grow up playing golf there but his back yard growing up was the Donald Ross golf course, The Memphis Country Club. There was no way he wouldn't become a single digit handicapper. The short of it is Bobby was a sweet, thoughtful person who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
I certainly will.
Tommy Oates

Wayne Atkins

October 4, 2024

Remember Bobby when we both worked on Front street. He was a very knowledgeable cotton merchant and all around good guy. His generation there is gone
But like Bobby not forgotten.

Warwick Garner

October 4, 2024

Praying for your family. They were one of the first families we met when we immigrated to the US in 1970. May God comfort and bless your family.

Joel Hobson III

October 4, 2024

Bobby, or "Chi Chi" which is what I called him was one of my favorite people at MCC and so much fun to play golf! I will miss him greatly. We are praying for your family.
Joel

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