Kermit R. Weaver, of Waynesboro, Ga, age 83, beloved husband of Jo Weaver, was called home from labor to be with his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2022. He was born on October 3, 1938.
He was a native of Sylvania, Ga and a resident of Burke County since 1961. Kermit retired from Perfection-Schwank after 43 years of employment.He then became a bailiff for the Burke County Sheriff's Department, where he served for another 10 years.He had many hobbies which included fishing, making cane syrup, sports (especially Braves baseball and Georgia Bulldog football) and bird watching.He was also a professionally skilled wood worker and carpenter who hand crafted furniture, bird houses and many other items.His faith in God was strong so he joyfully served as a nursery worker and Deacon at Rosemont Heights Baptist church for many years.He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather (Papa), and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Ruth Weaver; and two brothers, Gene Weaver and Lewis Weaver of Sylvania, Ga.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jo Weaver; two sons, Tim Weaver (Penny) of Perkins, GA and Randy Weaver (Debbie) of Douglasville, GA; four brothers, James Weaver (Lillian) of Sylvania, Bobby Weaver (Trish) of North Carolina, Norman Weaver of Sylvania, and Billy Weaver (Sue) of Sylvania; two sister-in-laws, Teresa Weaver and Deanna Weaver of Sylvania.Kermit is also survived by four grand-children, Cassady Weaver of Douglasville, GA, Will, Matt, and Jessy Weaver all of Perkins, GA; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home on Friday January 28, 2022 at 3 o'clock pm with Rev. Wes Lawson officiating.Rev. Mike Flowers will present a scripture during the service.Burial to follow at Burke Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends at the funeral home two hours prior to the service.
Pallbearers are as follows:Will Weaver, Matt Weaver, Kenny Weaver, James Weaver, Chip Weaver, Gary Weaver, Wayne Weaver and Ted Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers are as follows:Tommy Hitchcock, Bycel Daniels, Thomas Daniels, Kenneth English, Tony Gay, Bobby Glisson, Danny Godbee, Dickey McClellan, W.H. Reddick, Jerry Richardson, Mike White, Robert Williford, Edward Thomas, Charlie Hillis, and Hank Weaver.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rosemont Heights Baptist Church.
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531). You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes.com.