Oscar John Weaver "OJ"

Born on May 26, 1926, to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Adolphus Weaver (Ethel Elizabeth Bost) of Kannapolis, Mr. Weaver was the second of nine children. He graduated from W. R. Odell High School and joined the U.S. Army to honorably defend our nation in World War II. Mr. Weaver was truly a member of America’s Greatest Generation and courageously served in the 242nd Infantry Rainbow Division liberating concentration camps and aiding in efforts to end the war in France, Germany, and Austria. After multiple promotions in the line of fire he was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant in 1946, having received, among others, the EAME Service Award with one Bronze Star. He furthered his education at the collegiate level studying American Literature and Animal Biology at Zell Am See, Austria, with the U.S. Army. He continued his call of duty for many years as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

After the war, Mr. Weaver returned to North Carolina where he began a career in sales, ultimately making his professional home as a sales broker for General Mills, Inc. He was a devoted member of Commonwealth United Methodist Church where, over six decades, he served as a youth leader, Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, and member of the United Methodist Men. After his retirement, Mr. Weaver joined the Sons of the American Revolution, furthering his dedication to family and country. During his years of retirement, he delighted in following his grandchildren’s budding interests in art, golf, tennis, music, academic excellence, and faith. He also enjoyed many years of travel with his family.

On October 23, 1954, Mr. Weaver married the love of his life Margery Sue Garmon of Charlotte who survives him. Together they raised three children: Dr. John Wayne Weaver (Catherine Carter) of High Point; Donna Lynn Weaver Sawyer (Richard W. Sawyer) of Clemmons, and Gary Thomas Weaver (Lori Anne Rider) of Charlotte. Carrying on their grandfather’s devotion to family are grandchildren: Andrew Wesley Weaver (Elizabeth Bills) of Atlanta, GA; Ashley Catherine Sawyer (fiancé Carl Menzel) of Richmond, VA; Chelsea Victoria Sawyer of Clemmons; and Shelby Elizabeth Weaver and Olivia Justine Weaver of Charlotte, as well as a host of loving nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by siblings and their spouses: Frances Weaver Hartsell, Barbara Anne Weaver Fields, and Howard Ray Weaver of Kannapolis; Horace Lee Weaver (Louise Roberts) of Concord; and brothers-in-law David Garmon (Shirley Blackwell) of Surfside, SC, and Wayne Stubbs of Kannapolis; and sister-in-law Betty Harrington Weaver of Concord.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings and their spouses: Fred William Weaver (Kay Cruze); Edward L. Weaver; Carol Fay Weaver Stubbs; infant Roy Columbus Weaver; Willard “Dee” Fields; and O.J. Hartsell.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at McEwen Funeral Services, 5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at McEwen Funeral Services with interment at Sharon Memorial Park. The family invites everyone to join them back at the funeral home after the interment for a reception.

Memorials may be directed to Commonwealth United Methodist, Boys Town, The Crossnore School, or the charity of your choice.