Larry A. Weaver

Larry A. Weaver, 69, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 6:44 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Larry was born July 24, 1945 in Canton, Illinois the son of Floyd R. and JoEllen (Pyle) Weaver. He proudly answered the call to serve his country in the US Navy.  Larry was a retired coal miner and was a member of the UMW of A.  He enjoyed fishing trips and mushroom hunting with his family.  He enjoyed trips to botanical gardens and arboretums.  His love for the outdoors influenced his decision to open Back-Achers Nursery, which he ran for 27 years. Survivors include his; Three brothers; Wayne Weaver of Creal Springs Mike Weaver and wife Phyllis of Atchison, Kansas Dennis Weaver and wife Alora of Orlando, Florida Niece – Michele Meyers and husband Rich of Olathe, Kansas Niece – Elizabeth Rosenfeld and husband Mark of Olathe, Kansas Niece – Stacie Hestbeck of Orlando, Florida Nephew – David Weaver and wife Melanie of Providence, Rhode Island Preceded by his Parents and Grandparents. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 19, 2014 at 2 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Whitfield officiating.  Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from Noon until the time of service at the funeral home.