Darvin W Weatherford

Darvin retired from Belleville Township High School District #201 where he worked as a maintenance man. He also, was a retired truck driver for Frerichs Freight Line, Inc., He was a member of the SEIU union/retirees club. He was an avid stock car fan and past driver and a member of Allied Auto Racing Association.

Darvin was preceded in death by his son, Richard Weatherford; parents, Clifford and Erville, nee Smith, Weatherford; his in-laws, Lester and Dora Slade; and his sister- in-law, Jean Webb.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bonnie, nee Slade, Weatherford; his daughter, Pam (Bill) Gallagher of Swansea, Ill.; his son, Dennis (Michelle) Weatherford of Belleville, Ill.; his four granddaughters, Kim Weatherford, Mandy Gallagher, Jenni Weatherford and Brittany Thomure; His three great granddaughters, Mackinizie Gibbs, Ryleigh Gibbs and Madasyn Thomure; his great grandson, Jaxon Shrout; his sister, Peggy Messner; his brother, Dave Weatherford; his sister –in-law, Judy (Stan) Baczewski; his daughter- in- law, Janet Weatherford; also, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Darvin's memory may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children .

Online condolences may be expressed on line at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com

The Family wishes to thank the medical staff at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and his numerous doctors for their compassionate care.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2013 at the Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill

Funeral Service: Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the funeral home, with Fr. James Thomas officiating.

Interment will be held in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois

Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois