Arnold R. Weaver, 74, of Wickliffe, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.
Arnold was born in Cairo, Illinois on October 1, 1948 to the late Herman and Lottie Wilmoth Weaver. He was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church in Barlow. Arnold served honorably during the Vietnam Conflict with the United States Marine Corps. He worked most of his life as a tobacco and cattle farmer in Ballard County and also enjoyed growing fresh vegetables in his garden every summer. Arnold was known by many as a “Jack of All Trades” who could fix just about anything. He also loved to be outdoors, hunting, fishing and trapping. Arnold will be remembered by many for his witty and fun-loving personality that made him instantly friends with anyone who met him.
Arnold is survived by his wife, Jewelline Weaver of Wickliffe; a daughter, Beth (Jesse) Riddle of Paducah, Kentucky; a son, Chad Weaver of La Center, Kentucky; a sister, Iris W. (Tommy) Graham of Tallassee, Alabama; two grandchildren, Taylor and Avary Riddle of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by two brothers, Alfred Weaver and Jimmy Weaver; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Bro. Greg Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until the service time of 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PL, Memphis, TN 38105.
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