WILLIAMSBURG — John Reid Weaver Sr., 85, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. He was born Jan. 8, 1935, to Franklin B. Weaver and Edith W. Weaver in Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
John leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Shirley; two sons, John Reid Jr. and Warren Edward; and daughter, Lauren Anne. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, Timothy David; and youngest son, Andrew Bruce.
His summers during retirement were filled with laughter, games in the pool and fishing in the pond with all his children and his six grandchildren, Grant, Sarah, Jeffrey, Johnny III, Megan and Melissa. Sadly, he didn’t have the opportunity to know his seven great-grandchildren.
John attended Chester City Schools in Chester, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Chester High School. He received a scholarship to Widener University (formerly PMC) and went on to graduate from La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From there, he started his career with Merck Sharpe & Dohme, West Point, Pennsylvania, later transferring to Wilson, North Carolina, where he retired after 26 years.
John loved his family, beautifying his yard, lighting up the yard for Christmas, and woodworking, which he imparted to his children. He will be missed deeply and will remain in our hearts forever. The family thanks all friends and neighbors who gave words and cards of comfort and also to all the neighbors for generous gifts from the heart.
There will be a family service at Nelsen Funeral Home and another on the beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
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