Melvin grew up with four brothers: W.J., Lloyd, Cecil, and Marvin Weaver, as well as a sister, Helen Weaver Ivey. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers, which lead to him following them to California. Melvin returned to Shreveport for barber school and later married the love of his life, Melba Conley Weaver. Melba and Melvin were married for 63 years.
Anyone who knew Melvin knew how extraordinarily kind he was. Whether it was the students on the school bus he drove for 17.5 years, a stranger in the barber shop, or a friend, Melvin demonstrated a type of kindness that is rare to find. He was a devoted family man who cared for his children during sickness and health. During his son Scott’s battle with cancer, Melvin spent months driving back and forth to Dallas to care for him while allowing his wife to work. Melvin was also the quiet, easy going man behind Susan’s wheelchair pushing her everywhere they went.
Melvin’s favorite past times included anything with his siblings. Whether it was eating Saturday breakfasts with his brother Marvin, sitting on Lloyd’s back porch drinking coffee, or calling his sister Helen to check on her almost daily. Until he was unable to attend, Melvin lead his family to church, as all Christian men should. Woodridge Baptist Church was the church he called home for many years.
Services celebrating Melvin’s life will be held in the Chapel of Centuries Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The visitation will be at 11:00 AM followed by the funeral at 12:00. Officiating will be Reverend Dennis Austin. Melvin is preceded in death by his wife, Melba Conley Weaver; son, Scott Weaver; his parents, J. T. (Buddy) Weaver and Della Pierce Weaver; his brothers, W.J., Lloyd, Cecil and Marvin Weaver; and sisters, Helen Weaver Ivey and baby Bonnie Earl. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Renee Weaver of Shreveport and grandson, Ian Weaver of Dallas.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Justin Hines, Jerry Ivey, Justin Ivey, Terry Richardson, Roger Rossett, and Larry Weaver.
