Jr. Wayne Weaver

Wayne Bradshaw Weaver, Jr., 68, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 as the result of an automobile accident. � Wayne loved a lot of things in his life including his family, a community of friends and hunting buddies, and tapping his foot to really good bluegrass music. He was born on February 14, 1943 in Deland, FL, and was the son of the late Wayne Bradshaw Weaver and Esther Hahn Weaver. He was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School in Asheville, N.C. and of Western Carolina University. In 1967, he was married to Alice Rogers Weaver, who survives. Wayne served in the U.S. Navy and, prior to working for and retiring from the Rowan/Salisbury School System, he worked as an industrial engineer for several different companies. He also held a state general contractors license. Most recently, he drove a school bus for Cleveland Elementary School. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Lutheran Men in Mission, and served on the congregational council. In addition to his wife, Wayne is also survived by his daughter, Laurie Alison Weaver of Greensboro, and his son, Jonathan Andrew Weaver, and wife April, and beloved grandchildren Jack and Audrey, of Salisbury. Also surviving are one brother, Donald R. Weaver and his wife, Sandra, of Charlotte, and cousins including Michael Hughey (Sherrill) and Patrick Hughey, nieces and nephews, and other special family members. Wayne was a fixture around Western Rowan County, easily spotted in his pickup truck, bibbed overalls, and baseball cap as he made his rounds. He was many things to many people - a husband, a dad, and a "Pop" to his grandchildren; a friend, a handyman, and a tinkerer of the finest sort. He loved us, worried over us, and always, always took very good care of us. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. The family will visit with guests at the church at the conclusion of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 11020 N.C. Highway 801, Mt. Ulla, N.C. 28125. The family wishes to thank the community for the extraordinary outpouring of affection during this difficult time. It has made all the difference. Online condolences can be made at www.nicholsonfunerals.com/obituaries . Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville is serving the family.