John Allen Tweedy Jr

John Allen Tweedy Jr., 93, of Oakville Road, died Monday, November 03, 2014 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Dolly Williams Tweedy for 65 years.

Born in Appomattox on August 19, 1921, he was a son of the late Ruth Cawthorne and John Allen Tweedy Sr. John was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church and served as an usher for many years. He retired from VDOT as Bridge Superintendent in 1983 after 32 years of service. John served his country in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post 104. John loved to hunt and excelled in gardening.

In addition to his wife he is survived by three children; Thurman (Buddy) Wilcox and wife, Nancy of Appomattox, Raymond Tweedy and wife, Virginia of Appomattox and Debbie Reeves and husband, Anthony of Red House; a son-in-law, William Martin; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patsy W. Martin; three brothers, Rosser Tweedy, Lewis Tweedy and James Tweedy; three sisters, Dot Reynolds, Katherine McQueen and Elizabeth "Betty Sue" Collins.

Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Watson, Rev. Anthony Reeves and Rev. Paul Kvasnicka officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery with military rites accorded by American Legion Post 104 and VFW 9855 combined honor guard.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at Bible Baptist Church and other times at the residence.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1030 Oakville Road, Appomattox, VA 24522 or Bible Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 2014, Appomattox, VA 24522.

The family would like to thank Centra Hospice of Farmville and many church friends for their care and help during John's illness.