Mr. Clarence Eugene Weston
June 25, 1917 — November 14, 2014
Mr. Clarence Eugene Weston
Whoa, what can you say about Clarence? So many adjectives: tall, handsome, funny, kind, loving, helpful, generous, a little stubborn, always up for a good meal - butterscotch pie - oh my!
Daddy was born June 25, 1917 in Joplin, Missouri. Grew up there and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941. He served a short term and was completely disabled with rheumatoid arthritis requiring spending a year at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, CO. He was discharged from the Army as Second Lieutenant and received a full disability.
He had so many terrific friends in his life. He drove for Arkansas Best Freight Lines for 28 years and was featured on Good Morning America for his superior driving record. Over 1,000,000 miles without an accident. Then after retirement he took Mom to Walmart and backed into a lady while exiting the parking space!! He was never to live that one down.
In Raleigh he was a member of the Shamrock North Shore Exchange Club where he was President and held other offices and worked so hard at the State Fair fund raiser. He drove part time for Waste Industries; going back and forth to pick up their trucks. One funny story he told on himself was that he was on a road trip, stopped at a café and ordered the "Chilled" plate. The waitress said that was "Child's" plate. Another part time job at the "Suck and Blow" with my friend Joanne and her then husband Jerry. Daddy repaired the used vacuum cleaners for their cleaning service. Joanne set him up at his "office" with all his parts and pieces and allowed him to smoke his cigar as he worked and told her all the family secrets. He fixed some shelves for my friend Anne Wilkins and titled himself "The Widow Woman's Helper."
Daddy loved fishing and spent many an afternoon at the lake across the street from our house with Grandson David teaching him how to fish on our friend's dock. One time he and Don were fishing and Don hooked a huge bass and Daddy said ,"Good God, it's pulling the boat around!" Mom had that fish mounted for Don and it's in his shop today. Daddy was a part of Grandaughter Lisa and husband Bill's life. Sean, Matt and Ian were his closest 3 great grandchildren. He could always keep up with what they were doing even when I couldn't. The wedding photos tell all about how happy he was to see David and Faith married. Now that they have a little one on the way, they can rest assured one Angel will watch over her. My brother, Steve, has a daughter, Stephanie and husband Greg who live in Oklahoma. They have two children, Harrison and Kathryn. Daddy treasured the occasional cards and hearing about their lives.
After Mom passed away Daddy left Louisburg, NC and found his new home place at Rose Glen Village. Because he loved driving so much we were afraid he would not willingly give up his car. But he did so and we were thankful for the bus that took him to his appointments, to shop and to all the concerts and wineries he wanted. While at Rose Glen he was filmed shooting pool for the local TV channel and even folks up here in West Jefferson have said they saw the ad. At one concert in West Jefferson we sat behind the Rose Glen folks and a lady next to me said, "Look at that cute little old man with all those women." I said, "That cute little old man is my Daddy!"
He was adored and picked on by staff and residents alike. When he was able, he attended every party they gave and loved Bingo and Phase 10. He has been to wineries, shopping and on field trips. He wore a coconut bra and grass skirt for the party celebrating the South Seas. I believe there are pictures of him as an artist - Peppe Le Pew, and a gondolier. He had some favorite friends there - Dorothy who stood by him till the end, Toyce, his 102 year old oldest friend, and Lois his next door neighbor, Darlene, Betty, and Debbie grandmother of Madison. I have not intentionally left out anyone. Daddy called you all family and loved living with you. It was a great relief to our family to know he was so happy.
A month or so ago he was diagnosed with cancer of the left femur as well as spots elsewhere. The doctors thought repairing the femur was the best thing to do because should it fracture he would be in terrible pain and it could not be fixed. He came through that surgery and was weight bearing the next day but because of severe swallowing issues, he couldn't take in nutrition. We had a feeding tube put in but he found it so uncomfortable that he pulled it out during the evening on Thursday and aspirated so much fluid that they could not save him. We were on our way at 8:30 to be with him but it was too late when we got there. A minister from the hospital came by his room and told us he was with him at the end and he slipped away peacefully.
We have had many expressions of sympathy which is overwhelming. We know he is with God and that we all will see him one day. We plan a Memorial Service for him on December 6, 2014 at 2:00 with music by Betty Upchurch. Our son-in-law Bill will have a nice slide presentation with some family photos. We extend an invitation to all to come to Rose Glen for this tribute to Clarence, my Daddy, and Pappaw to the grandkids. Any Memorials may be sent to the Parish of the Holy Communion, P.O. Box 177, Glendale Springs, NC 28629.
Kindest regards,
The Family of Clarence Weston
If love could have kept him alive he would have lived forever.
Daddy was born June 25, 1917 in Joplin, Missouri. Grew up there and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941. He served a short term and was completely disabled with rheumatoid arthritis requiring spending a year at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, CO. He was discharged from the Army as Second Lieutenant and received a full disability.
He had so many terrific friends in his life. He drove for Arkansas Best Freight Lines for 28 years and was featured on Good Morning America for his superior driving record. Over 1,000,000 miles without an accident. Then after retirement he took Mom to Walmart and backed into a lady while exiting the parking space!! He was never to live that one down.
In Raleigh he was a member of the Shamrock North Shore Exchange Club where he was President and held other offices and worked so hard at the State Fair fund raiser. He drove part time for Waste Industries; going back and forth to pick up their trucks. One funny story he told on himself was that he was on a road trip, stopped at a café and ordered the "Chilled" plate. The waitress said that was "Child's" plate. Another part time job at the "Suck and Blow" with my friend Joanne and her then husband Jerry. Daddy repaired the used vacuum cleaners for their cleaning service. Joanne set him up at his "office" with all his parts and pieces and allowed him to smoke his cigar as he worked and told her all the family secrets. He fixed some shelves for my friend Anne Wilkins and titled himself "The Widow Woman's Helper."
Daddy loved fishing and spent many an afternoon at the lake across the street from our house with Grandson David teaching him how to fish on our friend's dock. One time he and Don were fishing and Don hooked a huge bass and Daddy said ,"Good God, it's pulling the boat around!" Mom had that fish mounted for Don and it's in his shop today. Daddy was a part of Grandaughter Lisa and husband Bill's life. Sean, Matt and Ian were his closest 3 great grandchildren. He could always keep up with what they were doing even when I couldn't. The wedding photos tell all about how happy he was to see David and Faith married. Now that they have a little one on the way, they can rest assured one Angel will watch over her. My brother, Steve, has a daughter, Stephanie and husband Greg who live in Oklahoma. They have two children, Harrison and Kathryn. Daddy treasured the occasional cards and hearing about their lives.
After Mom passed away Daddy left Louisburg, NC and found his new home place at Rose Glen Village. Because he loved driving so much we were afraid he would not willingly give up his car. But he did so and we were thankful for the bus that took him to his appointments, to shop and to all the concerts and wineries he wanted. While at Rose Glen he was filmed shooting pool for the local TV channel and even folks up here in West Jefferson have said they saw the ad. At one concert in West Jefferson we sat behind the Rose Glen folks and a lady next to me said, "Look at that cute little old man with all those women." I said, "That cute little old man is my Daddy!"
He was adored and picked on by staff and residents alike. When he was able, he attended every party they gave and loved Bingo and Phase 10. He has been to wineries, shopping and on field trips. He wore a coconut bra and grass skirt for the party celebrating the South Seas. I believe there are pictures of him as an artist - Peppe Le Pew, and a gondolier. He had some favorite friends there - Dorothy who stood by him till the end, Toyce, his 102 year old oldest friend, and Lois his next door neighbor, Darlene, Betty, and Debbie grandmother of Madison. I have not intentionally left out anyone. Daddy called you all family and loved living with you. It was a great relief to our family to know he was so happy.
A month or so ago he was diagnosed with cancer of the left femur as well as spots elsewhere. The doctors thought repairing the femur was the best thing to do because should it fracture he would be in terrible pain and it could not be fixed. He came through that surgery and was weight bearing the next day but because of severe swallowing issues, he couldn't take in nutrition. We had a feeding tube put in but he found it so uncomfortable that he pulled it out during the evening on Thursday and aspirated so much fluid that they could not save him. We were on our way at 8:30 to be with him but it was too late when we got there. A minister from the hospital came by his room and told us he was with him at the end and he slipped away peacefully.
We have had many expressions of sympathy which is overwhelming. We know he is with God and that we all will see him one day. We plan a Memorial Service for him on December 6, 2014 at 2:00 with music by Betty Upchurch. Our son-in-law Bill will have a nice slide presentation with some family photos. We extend an invitation to all to come to Rose Glen for this tribute to Clarence, my Daddy, and Pappaw to the grandkids. Any Memorials may be sent to the Parish of the Holy Communion, P.O. Box 177, Glendale Springs, NC 28629.
Kindest regards,
The Family of Clarence Weston
If love could have kept him alive he would have lived forever.
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