William Astor "Bill" Weaver

Weaver William Astor "Bill" Weaver, 54, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Washington County and was preceded in death by his father, Wade Astor Weaver. He was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, where together with his wife he operated Weaver's Grocery for over 16 years. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and was employed at General Dynamics for the past 14 years. He graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1974 and was a loving husband and proud father. He will always be remembered for his charismatic and jolly personality and his willingness to put other people before himself. He was a proud citizen of Konnarock and a friend to all who knew him. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Carol Sessor Weaver of Konnarock; son, William Austin Weaver of Konnarock; mother, Ilene S. Weaver of Konnarock; sister, Linda Gilley and husband, Mack, of Konnarock; mother-in-law, Beulah Coe and husband, Everett; father-in-law, Campbell Sessor; brothers-in-law, David Sessor and wife, Mary, Charlie Sessor and Patty, Ricky Sessor and wife, Libby, and Donald Sessor and Barbara; special cousin, Michael Wilson and wife, Joann; special friends, Jackie Reedy and Brenda Lester; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Bradley's Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie with the Rev. Candice O'Meara and the Rev. Donald Wyatt officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Laurel Valley Cemetery in Konnarock. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.