Theodore Weiss

Theodore Weiss, 89, of Wichita Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Wichita Falls. He was born on April 29, 1926 in Clay County, Texas to the late Walter Paul Weiss and Elizabeth Furhman Weiss. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a 3rd Class Petty Officer in Communication. He served from 1944-1946 in the Pacific on aircraft carriers and cargo ships. On October 30, 1948 he married Opal Wise in Henrietta, Texas. Mr. Weiss was a retired welder for Lone Star Tool Company after having worked from 1959-1987.

Mr. Weiss was a member of the Greatest Generation who lived life well, honoring God, serving his country and loving his family. He loved gardening, enjoyed working on things, attending flea markets and loved to read. He was an active member of Woodhaven Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Opal Weiss of Wichita Falls; three children, Paul Weiss and wife Debbie of Wichita Falls, Kenneth Weiss and wife Jolene of West, TX and Debbie Brewer and husband Tim of Wichita Falls; 8 grandchildren, Kip Weiss, Charity Hartman, Jayson Weiss, Keelan Brewer, Justin Weiss, Aaron Weiss, Faith Weiss and Alli Brewer; 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Ted Weiss, Jr. and one grandchild, Ashley Weiss.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Woodhaven Baptist Church with Pastor Roy Boswell officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemont Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers are Tim Brewer, Mason Nobles, Aaron Weiss, Keelan Brewer, Kip Weiss and Ben Brewer.