Celebrating the life of
John Trafton Weever, Jr.
October 06, 1924 - June 23, 2015
Mr. John Trafton Weever, Jr, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Candler Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Weever was born October 6, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana and relocated to Savannah ten years ago after hurricane Katrina. He was predeceased by his parents, Armantine and John Trafton Weever and his wife, Barbara Huber Weever.
Mr. Weever was a devout Catholic and a daily communicant of St. James Catholic Church in Savannah. He was a Eucharistic Minister and Usher at St. James and at his former New Orleans Parish, St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the 115th Engineer Combat Battalion, where he saw active duty in the Pacific Theatre, particularly in the Philippines during the Battle of Corregidor in 1945. He was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with four bronze stars and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star. Mr. Weever had a career with the United State Postal Service in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a man who enjoyed the outdoors, and at the age of 90 was still cutting his own grass with a push mower. His favorite time of year was Christmas, when he would decorate his home with great enthusiasm and take joy in sharing with friends and family.
Mr. Weever’s surviving family are his cousins by marriage, Elaine and Vincent Martin of Savannah, Jane Green of Savannah (formerly of New Orleans), Marion J. Green, Jr. of New Orleans, Rob and Amy Martin of New York City, Elizabeth and Chris Richards and their three children of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Mary Jane Martin of Savannah, Sid and Judy Hebert of Slidell, Louisiana, and Catherine and Larry Huber of Harvey, Louisiana.
The family wishes to thank Celeste Epps for her care of Mr. Weever during his time of need.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. James Catholic Church on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with entombment to follow in Hillcrest Abbey Memory Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Remembrances may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitefield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31406.
John was a very devote man. I liked seeing him around the church. He will be missed.
- Tom Broderick, Savannah, GA
I met John at my brother's and sister in laws home, Andy and Suzy Willis. They were all very good friends. John was very kind and very interesting to speak with. May he rest in peace with his wife,Barbara.
- Angie Scott, Savannah, GA
Jane and other Family members,a true servant of God has passed.We extend our deepest sympathy to the Family on the death of Mr. Weever.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Me and my wife always enjoyed seen Mr. Weever at the 7:30am Mass on Sunday. He always had a smile on his face and it was a joy to talk to him. When we did not see him at mass for several weeks we checked with someone to see if he was doing ok. We are so lucky to have met him and known him that we already feel a teribble loss at not being able to see him at mass. We will continue to pray for him and his family at their time of loss.
- Bernard & Nancy Bailey, Ssavannah, GEORGIA
John was a very devote man. I liked seeing him around the church. He will be missed.
- Tom Broderick, Savannah, GA
I met John at my brother's and sister in laws home, Andy and Suzy Willis. They were all very good friends. John was very kind and very interesting to speak with. May he rest in peace with his wife,Barbara.
- Angie Scott, Savannah, GA
Jane and other Family members,a true servant of God has passed.We extend our deepest sympathy to the Family on the death of Mr. Weever.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia
Me and my wife always enjoyed seen Mr. Weever at the 7:30am Mass on Sunday. He always had a smile on his face and it was a joy to talk to him. When we did not see him at mass for several weeks we checked with someone to see if he was doing ok. We are so lucky to have met him and known him that we already feel a teribble loss at not being able to see him at mass. We will continue to pray for him and his family at their time of loss.
- Bernard & Nancy Bailey, Ssavannah, GEORGIA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
