Loyd Thomas Weeks

Born October 6, 1936, in Sampson County N.C., Tom realized the value of hard work at a young age, and carried this principle throughout his life.

In 1955, Tom embarked upon a 30-year adventure with the United States Marine Corps. He began his military career as an enlisted aviation ordnance technician, and after attaining the rank of gunnery sergeant in 1968, was commissioned as a second lieutenant while serving in Vietnam. Tom had a love of country like no other, and although he retired in 1985 as a major, the joy of the camaraderie he shared and the pride he held for his fellow Marines carried on in stories and charitable deeds for the rest of his life.

Not one to stay idle, Tom embarked upon a second career as an insurance broker and agent just months after his military retirement. He eventually opened Awake Insurance Agency of Havelock, which he proudly operated until 2004, when he retired to play golf and tinker around in his workshop.

Mr. Weeks was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Weeks and Estelle Ammons Weeks; a son, Bryan Weeks; his brother, Wesley Weeks; and three sisters, Ann Weeks, Gail Jones, and Frances Salter.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Jackson Weeks, of New Bern; one son, Michael Weeks, of Morehead City; one sister, Jean Fettig (Art), of Hillsborough; two grandchildren, Kim Miller (Don) of New Bern, and Amber Lorenzo (Joe) of Pawleys Island, S.C.; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at Old Bluff Cemetery, Old Bluff Church Road, in Godwin, however the date & time are pending.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Ste. 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.