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WELDON Donald F. Weldon, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28, 2008. He was native of Birmingham, AL and moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1956, where he managed Weldon's Chuck Wagon Restaurant for more than 30 years. He was a longtime member of Westside Baptist Church and a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Martha M. Weldon. He is survived by his son, Tom Weldon (Kathy), a daughter, Melody Feagle (Phil), a sister, Willie Mae Metcalf, a brother, H. C. Weldon (Betty), 4 grandchildren, Phillip and Adam Feagle, Katie and Austin Weldon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 1:00pm in Westside Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Mayfield officiating followed by interment in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00pm Wednesday (TODAY) at FRASER FUNERAL HOME, 8168 Normandy Blvd. (781-4314). We will miss you papa. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 30, 2008.

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Christy Carroll

February 18, 2008

Mel and Tom, I only learned of your Dad's passing yesterday. How sad I was to hear the news. I have so many funny and warm, loving memories of both of your parents. I will think of them together in God's loving arms and I will smile and be comforted. It has been so long since we have seen eachother, but please know I will always love and care for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Christy (formerly Prater)

Ron Ivey

February 1, 2008

Tom and Melody. We were so saddened to hear about you dad's homegoing. I know Martha is glad to see him. I'm sure he is making someone laugh in heaven as he always did here on earth. He was a joy to work with. You are so blessed to have had such wonderful parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron & Sharon Ivey

Erv & Sherry Carter

January 31, 2008

Our prayers are with your family in this time of loss. Your family was an inspiration to us during our years at Westside. Our thoughts are filled with the many blessings your father and mother shared.

Gilbert Bishop

January 30, 2008

Tom and Melody I am so sorry for your loss. I know your Dad is with Jesus now and your Mom. We must rest in the comfort that we will see them both again soon. Let me know if I can do anything for you or your family.

Gilbert Bishop

January 30, 2008

Tom I am so sorry for your loss. I know your Dad is with Jesus now and your Mom. We must rest in the comfort that we will see them both again soon. Let me know if I can do anything for you or your family.

Dwayne & Pat Sumner

January 30, 2008

Dear Tom & Melody,

We were sorry to hear about your loss, your Dad was a great man. We know you will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family.

Love In Christ,

Steve & Carmela Whitcomb

January 30, 2008

Tom and Melody,

We are saddened by the death of your father but rejoice in the fact that is is now in heaven with our Lord and Savior! You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you during this most difficult time. Please let us know if we can do anything. Love you both! Steve and Carmela Whitcomb

LouAnn Arceneaux

January 30, 2008

Mel and Phil, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts.
LouAnn

Angie Neal

January 30, 2008

Tom and Kathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sonny Betros

January 30, 2008

Tommy and Melodie, I am so sorry to hear about this. I know your faith in the Lord will carry you thru this tough time. Love to you and your families! Kathy and I still talk about Aunt Martha and of course remember her with funny and fond memories.

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