Mr. Joe Blume Weddington, Jr. age 64, of Crumpler, NC died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Mr. Weddington was born on October 26, 1948 in Cabarrus County, NC to Joe Blume Weddington, Sr. and Ruth Henry Weddington. Mr. Weddington was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chip Weddington. Mr. Weddington retired in 2001 as an electronics engineer. He founded Woodstream Custom Builders in 2002 along with his two sons. Joe was a former member of the Ashe County Home Builders Association and also served on the Board of Directors for the Sharing Center in West Jefferson. Mr. Weddington served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War era. Joe was a member of West Jefferson United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 2:00 pm at West Jefferson United Methodist Church with Harold Parks and The Rev. Dr. Peter Taylor officiating. Inurnment will follow in the West Jefferson United Methodist Church Columbarium.
The family will receive friends following the service in the Hensley Hall of West Jefferson United Methodist Church.
Mr. Weddington is survived by: his wife, Barbara Calloway Weddington, two sons, Kevin Weddington and wife Teresa and Brian Weddington all of Piney Creek, one brother, Cecil Weddington of Mooresville, two sisters, Peggy Parrish of Concord and Susie Kiser of Oak Island, five grandchildren, Shelbey Weddington and Hunter Weddington both of Catawba, Matt Weddington, Kylee Weddington and Brody Weddington all of Piney Creek, also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to West Jefferson United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
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Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Weddington's arrangements.
Service
NOV 21. 02:00 PM
West Jefferson United Methodist Church
107 West Second St. PO Box 826
West Jefferson, NC, US, 28694