Earl Weaver

Earl Weaver age 66 of West Jefferson, NC, died Friday, August 18, 2006 at his residence.
Mr. Weaver was born in Ashe County, NC on March 31, 1940 to the late Silas and Cora Lee Roark Weaver. Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by his daughter; Susan Renee Weaver. He was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He retired from the US Army after 21 years of dedicated service to his country. Mr. Weaver loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Ralph Smith and Rev. Scott Courtney will officiate. A military graveside will follow in the Taylor Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 23, 2006 from 1:30-2:00 P.M. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Judy Leek, 206 Oak Grove Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Renea Adams, 372 Oscar Day Rd., Jefferson, NC 28640.

Mr. Weaver is survived by:

Wife: Norma Rathman Weaver

Son: Richard Weaver of Montana

Daughter: Joy Jenkins of Oregon

Brother: Edgar Weaver of Pennsylvania

Sisters: Mildred Rouser of Pennsylvania
Julia Hall of Ohio

Step Son: Kevin Howell of West Jefferson, NC

Step Daughter: Kim Howell of Ohio

Aunt: Grace Roark of Mountain City, TN

Several nieces and nephews

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Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.