Mr. James Caner Weaver, 85, passed away at
his home Wednesday, January 2, 2019. He was born in Manchester,
Tennessee on March 29, 1933 to the late James C. and Lavena Reynolds
Weaver, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his
first wife, Margie Finney Weaver, son, Jeffrey Clay Weaver, daughters,
Loretta Kay Weaver and Lavena Faye Weaver Peavyhouse, and brother, O.D.
“Don” Weaver.
He is survived by his loving wife, Viola “Susie” Weaver; Jerry
(Patricia) Finney of Estill Springs, Elaine (Sam) Stewart of Lynchburg,
and son-in-law Col. Martin Peavyhouse of Estill Springs, six
grandchildren, Anthony Peavyhouse, Rebecca (Joe) Burgraff, Jamie (Alisha)
Finney, Marty (An’re) Finney, Jeremy Burch and Lindsey (Ted) Kocak; six
great-grandchildren, Emily and Jacob Micciche, Isabella Peavyhouse,
Claire and Leo Finney, Wyatt Finney. In addition, he is survived by
three brothers, Dale (Barbara) Weaver, Ray (Elaine) Weaver, and Keith
(Kathy) Weaver, all of Estill Springs as well as many other relatives and
friends.
James was born and raised in the Calls Community of Coffee County, where
he resided until he joined the U.S. Army. He proudly served for 2 years
in the Korean Conflict before being honorably discharged. James then
resided in Elkhart, Indiana until moving to the Crossville, TN area,
where he began his employment with GTE Telephone Company. He enjoyed
meeting a variety of individuals and helping others while installing
services and retired from there after 34 years. James then returned to
this area. He was a member of the New Brick Church of Christ wherein he
served as an Elder. He enjoyed visiting with others, telling stories and
blue grass music.
He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather,
brother, and friend. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday in the
Central Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Jerry Finney officiating with
burial to follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.
Visitation: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester,
Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements