May 25, 2013

Enjoyed time with family and grandchildren

Ralph Weaver, 74, of New Freeport (Gilmore Township), died unexpectedly at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013, in his home.

He was born March 4, 1939, in Jackson Township, Greene County, a son of the late Ray “Buss” and Anna Katherine Utt Weaver, and had been a resident of Gilmore Township since 1966.

Mr. Weaver was a member and former deacon of Centennial Church of God and had been attending Maranantha Baptist Church in Holbrook at the time of his death.

He was a former member of Centennial Cemetery board of directors.

Mr. Weaver enjoyed his time with his family and grandchildren, traveling and hunting.

He was a former employee of Berdine Custom Hardwoods, Paris Construction Co., Green Ridge Oil, Headlee Brothers Sawmill, Pace Pipeline and last was employed as a supervisor for Gilmore Township for approximately 18 years prior to retiring in 2008.

On August 1, 1964, he married Betty Jean Morris, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, David, husband of Penny Weaver, and a daughter, Lisa Gatrell, companion of Sam Byrne, both of New Freeport; five grandchildren, Kurtis Gatrell, companion of Shana Yanak, Kevin and Keith Gatrell and Lauren and Craig Weaver; a great-grandchild, Bailey Gatrell; three brothers, John Albert and Charles “Bub” Weaver, both of New Freeport, and Donley, husband of Fern Weaver of Holbrook; and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, are two sisters, Edna Mae “Sis” Main and Betty Lee Cunningham.

Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, with the Rev. Vernon K. Berdine officiating. Interment will follow in Centennial Cemetery. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences and flowers at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.