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Don graduated from Tennessee Wesleyan College with a B.S. degree in Microbiology and Chemistry. He retired from M&M Mars after 30 years of service as a food scientist.
Don attended North Cleveland Church of God where he was active in the Boy Scout Troop. He also enjoyed going to the shooting range and being outdoors deer hunting.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years: Janice Faye Thompson Weir
Daughters: Tonya Howard (Chris) and Rebecca Weir
Son: Adonis Addams Weir
Grandchildren: Torin Howard, Logan Howard, Eli Howard and Nia Howard.
Niece: Brooke Pannell and husband, Aaron
Nephew: Brent Cranfield and wife Emily
Along with several other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Ziegler Funeral Home.
If you are unable to attend the visitation, please sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Donnie Lee "Don" Weir.
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Gary McDonald
September 2, 2025
Don was a confident, humble Christ follower. I always enjoyed our chances to talk as a co-worker at M&M Mars. I know his family and church family will miss him greatly. Gary McDonald
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