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Drew Daniel Weakland

1964 - 2023

Drew Daniel Weakland obituary, 1964-2023, Gainesville, FL

BORN

1964

DIED

2023

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Milam Funeral and Cremation Services

22405 West Newberry Road

Newberry, Florida

Drew Weakland Obituary

Drew Daniel Weakland was born February 19, 1964, in Passaic, NJ, the first of 2 boys to father Donald Franklin Weakland and mother Sandra Lee (VanOrden) Weakland.

He graduated from Gainesville High School and pursued an honorary degree from the prestigious School Of Life. He spent his career in the US Army Ret. E7. He was involved in The Gulf War and Operation Freedom. He served all over the world.

Married Karen Kristine (Raulerson) Weakland at the clubhouse in Daytona Fl.

He was an avid marksman, hunter, fisherman and gardener. He loved listening to music of all kinds.

He loved riding motorcycles and rode with the US Military Vets MC for many years. He loved his wife, his friends, spending time at the beach, and his pets.

He always said he wanted to leave this world the same way he came into it: Yelling and covered in someone else's blood, but he passed away on March 4, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by those who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Sandra Weakland.

He is survived by his wife Karen of 20 years, son Joshua Chance, a daughter Savanna Skye, a brother, Ty Joseph, eight grandchildren and many friends.

His service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Milam Newberry Chapel located at 22405 W Newberry Rd. Newberry Fl 32669.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to k9sforwarriors.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mainstreet Daily News from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2023.

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Karl Goehlich

August 10, 2023

My coach, teacher, mentor brother in arms you will be missed my friend and those that had the honor of knowing you. Time spent in the army life was detrimental in our success through life. 1SG Goehlich

Chris Tiedemann

May 5, 2023

Rest and be at peace brother.

Susan Folks (Crenshaw)

May 1, 2023

We had many good years as best friends. Life got in the middle and we didn't see each other for years. Until a tragedy happened in my life. He found out and came to see me .. He was the same Drew as when we were children. Always made you laugh

R.I.P. My Friend

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