John R. Weaver
January 24, 1948 ~ September 11, 2018
John R. Weaver, 70, of Taylorville, IL, passed away at 5:27 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at his residence.
John was born January 24, 1948 in Taylorville, IL the son of Verne and Vera (Roberts) Weaver. Following high school, he proudly served our country in the United States Army. John went on to work for Norfolk Southern as a car man for 16 years, and then retired from Olin’s in Alton, IL. He enjoyed playing lap and pedal steel guitar, and was a long-time member of the VFW Post 4495 in Taylorville. John was also a CB radio enthusiast, using the handle “Red Dragon”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Larry Weaver.
John is survived by his brother, Patrick V. Weaver of Taylorville, IL; and many life-long friends.
Graveside Ceremony: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL, with military honors being provided by the Department of Defense and Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. Inurnment will follow the ceremony.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: The family of John R. Weaver, c/o Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568.
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville, IL has been entrusted with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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John was my classmate at THS. He was always smiling and polite. I’m sure he will be missed by family and friends. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and pr
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was an across the street neighbor of my son’s. He was kind and caring to my son and always waved to and greeted me when I was there. I will miss seeing him.
With deepest sympathy, Marion Lamb
My condolences to the John Weaver family. I grew up with his younger brother Pat. Thoughts and prayers!
Dear, John I was in prison when you passed away and I was always be your side. I miss the talks we had and the music you played for me. I will always have a special place for you in my heart. I still remember the brick I made you and painted that meant a memory. You took it off your porch and put it in your basement for safe keeping. You where a angel. I hope good old Harley is holding up. I miss you and your cooking. I miss you so so much. Love Keri Corrine Ellis age 40 now 41 in two days. Xoxo copy that Red Dragon.😇🥰😥