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Gary Lee Weaver, 74, of Mount Ulla, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC.
He was born October 11, 1946 in Salisbury, NC to the late Marvin “Pete” Weaver and Helen Barger Weaver. He was a 1965 graduate of West Rowan High School and Nashville Auto Diesel School. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Carolina Tractor and Equipment where he retired after 50 years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. He proudly served in the United States Navy on the USS Lexington. He was known as a hard working, faithful, humble and all round good fella and he will be truly missed.
He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School and was a former youth advisor. He also volunteered with the United Methodist Men and the scout committee.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by daughter, Juanita Head and Mary Elizabeth Hill; and sister, Shirley Weaver James.
Gary is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan Weaver; sons, William Michael Weaver of Salem, VA; Rodney Lee Weaver (Amanda) of Woodruff, SC; Phillip Andrew Weaver (Rhonda) of China Grove, NC; daughter, Michelle Weaver Hearne of Spencer, NC; Briana Weaver of Norwood, NC; 16 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild; brother, Ronald “Gene” Weaver of Salisbury, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a memorial service held at 2pm on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Centenary United Methodist Church, 620 Centenary Church Rd, Mt Ulla, NC 28125. The family will visit with friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church – BBQ Pit Renovation, at 620 Centenary Church Rd, Mt Ulla, NC 28125.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Weaver family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Millie Perkins says
Susie I am so sorry to hear about Gary. You and the family will be in my prayers.
Sherry Holdren says
Sorry for your loss Gary very nice person and a good Sunday school teacher
He resting in the arms of Jesus
Prayers your way
Donald and Sherry
Anita Moss says
Susie – so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you all.
Gary & Anita Moss
Doris Christie says
Susie, so sorry for your loss. Gary was a fine man and the church and the whole community will miss him.
Libby Featherstone says
Susan and Family–So sorry for your loss! Gary, I’m sure will be greatly missed by so many. Love and Prayers for all of you!
Becky I says
Susie and family, sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Brian Baker says
Rodney and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, and am praying for comfort for your family.
Kim says
Rodney and family
I am so sorry for your loss and know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Suzanne Ramsey says
We are grateful for having known as gentle amazing man. He will be missed. We send our love and prayers for strength to all of the family members. Scott and Suzanne Ramsey
Patrick Tyler says
Gary will certainly be missed. I had the pleasure of working with Gary at Carolina Tractor. He was always so gracious to share his knowledge and experience. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
NK Srinivasan says
Rodney and family,
I am deeply saddened for your loss and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May your father’s soul Rest In Peace and blesses your family all the times. I am praying god to give you and your family the necessary strengths to handle this tough situation.
Janice Lail says
Susie and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He will be missed by so many people in the community. Gary was the kind of man everyone thought a lot of. Just know thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Andrea Davies & Bill Davies says
I am so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. My dad and I both worked with Gary at Carolina Tractor and he was such a good man. He will definitely be missed by many. My dad and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne Hatley says
I am grateful for knowing Gary and having the opportunity to work and learn from him in my years at Carolina Tractor. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are extended to all of the Weaver family and I thank Gary for his military service to our country.
Martha Eury says
Susie and family I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing Gary. I enjoyed the time we all spent together at family gathering especially when he and Phillip cooked fish. Sending hugs and prayers to all.
Linda Brooks says
Susie so sorry to hear about Gary. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Be Strong as I know you will be.
Tim Pope says
Weaver Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. I worked with Gary at Carolina Tractor and he was the Gentle Gaint of Carina Tractor. The world will miss him, but heaven gained a great man.
Lee Lail says
Susie, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Johnny Carpenter says
Susie, sorry to hear about Gary. He was a great guy and I really enjoyed spending time with him, dad and Uncle Ben fishing. Dad loved him some Gary. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Cindy Robinson Smith says
Susie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers ♡
Wells Hall says
The Weaver family has lost a great husband, father, and grandfather. I have said this before, but Gary was the best troubleshooter Carolina Tractor ever sent out to solve a problem in the field. Our prayers and condolences to Susie and the whole family.
Gerald Oliphant says
Sorry to hear about Gary, he was a good man that supported his church and anyone who need help. He will truly be missed. May he rest in peace sailor.
Joseph Neal says
Sorry to hear of loss he will truly missed, you are in our thoughts and prayers Love you Joe & Pat Neal
Eddie and Kathy Lee says
Gary was a very good friend and a great all around man. He was our Sunday school teacher for many years and knew as much about the Bible as anyone I’ve ever been around. He was a man of few words but when he spoke something with meaning was being said. We had long talks about the Bible on our way to Hatteras or Cedar Island. He was the man to taught me how to flounder fish and gigging, he unleashed the beast. Our same group of men went fishing each fall and each year was an adventure, the fun and stories will last a lifetime. I will miss seeing him and talking with him but our loss is Heaven’s gain. Will see you again big fella, thanks for the memories. Susie , Mike , Rodney and Phillip you are in our prayers, we love you all.
Sam Allred says
You have been on our minds at West Rowan VFD. Prayers went up daily and we now offer our condolences.
Joe Locklear says
It was a privilege to work and know Gary. He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to family and friends.
Joseph Locklear says
It was a privilege to work and know Gary. He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to family and friends.
Linda Miller says
Gene and Weaver family so sorry for the loss of your brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda & Gordon. 🙏
Betty Grubb says
Peace be with your family. We have lots of memories of growing up across the road from Gary’s Grandparents where he spent many summer days. Betty Shulenburger Grubb
Linda L. Ervin and Steve says
May your family continue to remember all the great things that they did with Gary. Our prayers are with the Weaver family.
Gerald Lacy says
Rodney and family, very sorry to hear about your Dad, knowing you I’m sure he’s the one you learned about The Lord from and will be waiting for you.
Ryan Galloway says
Rodney and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of the patriarch of your family and your father. Such a difficult and sad thing to come to terms with. I pray for strength, understanding, and faith for you all. May God Bless you!
Rosa Brooks says
Susie, just want to let you know you will remain in my prayers. Roy talked about Gary and how good he was on equipment. He said he was a good man.
David Carroll says
Rodney and family, lots of prayers for peace and comfort for you all. God has a plan and is in control, even when it doesn’t make sense to us. May God bless you all.
Greg Campbell says
To the family of Gary Weaver, my thoughts and prayers to you all. I had the honor of working with Gary over the years at Carolina Tractor he was a good man not just at work but to his family and friends . I was chosen by him several times to go help him on a job and that meant something to me that he enjoyed working with me and the respect we had towards each other. I did see Gary after Carolina Tractor at Strouds Grading and he was always ready to jump in to a conversation about fishing . Take care family and God bless you all