Celebrating the life of
Roy (Buz) Weitzell
August 16, 1941 - January 15, 2026
Roy Everett Weitzell, 84, known by family and friends as “Buz”, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his home. He was born August 16, 1941, in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Everett Carl and Hazel Mae Speicher Weitzell. A 1959 graduate of Francis C. Hammond High School in Alexandria, Virginia, he went on to graduate from Virginia Tech in 1964. He also served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.
Roy worked as a Marketing Executive throughout his career. He worked for Bell Atlantic as the Managing Director of Advertising, retiring in 1991 after 25 years of service. He later worked for Comsonics in Harrisonburg, Virginia for 10 years, retiring from there in 2001. After retirement he became a Golf Ranger at Rock Harbor Golf Course, in Winchester, Virginia.
After his long career in Marketing, he and his wife moved to Savannah in 2010, to enjoy retirement at The Landings on Skidaway Island. He was a member of The Landings Club, the Coastal Conservation Association, Skidaway Island Chapter, and an active member of St. James Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Ruby Faircloth Weitzell, of Savannah, two son, James “Jim” Bovino (Linda) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Roy E. Weitzell, Jr. (Erin) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Also surviving are his two grandchildren, Morgan Weitzell (St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, Class of ‘27), and Dylan Weitzell (United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY, Class of ‘29).
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at a later date in Beaufort National Cemetery.
Remembrances, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Hospice service of your choice.
Such a sad loss for everyone who knew him. We will miss his generosity, kindness and friendship and the joy and fun of sharing our grandchildren.
- Brown, Beaufort, SC
Our hearts are broken for you Ruby! We were shocked to hear this news today! Bud was the sweetest man and always so cheerful! God blessed you both with many wonderful years together but it's never long enough! We will pray for you and your entire family for comfort and grace as you grieve. Love, Ann and Rod Walker
- Ann & Rod Walker, Savannah, Ga
Our hearts are broken for you Ruby! We were shocked to hear this news today! Buz was the sweetest man and always so cheerful! God blessed you both with many wonderful years together but it's never long enough! We will pray for you and your entire family for comfort and grace as you grieve. Love, Ann and Rod Walker
- Ann & Rod Walker, Savannah, Ga
We can't believe the news.we were so blessed to find you both across the fence when we arrived in VA all those years ago'. We made so many memories together. We pray that God will hold you up dear Ruby while you grieve and that Bud is at peace with the angels.
- Phyllis and Dennis, Gilford, NH
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Mass of Christian Burial
- 11:00 a.m. on Fri, January 23, 2026
- St. James the Less Catholic Church
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8412 Whitefield Avenue (map)
Savannah GA 31406
