Wilbur Eugene Weaver

Wilbur Weaver, 91, of Marion, formerly of Decatur, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:15 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wilbur was born July 9, 1923 in North Chatham, New York the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weaver.  He married Mary Irene Coe on September 12, 1945 in St. Louis. Missouri and together they shared over 46 years of marriage until her death in January, 1992. Wilbur proudly served his county in the Army during WWII.  He was of the Methodist faith and was a retired security guard for Kane Services. Survivors include his; Daughter – Pam Largent and husband Larry of Marion Daughter – Susan Carter of Marion Daughter – Renee Daugs Daughter-in-law – Mary Weaver of Orlando, Illinois Five grandchildren Five great grandchildren Brothers; Billie Weaver of New York Gilbert Weaver of New York Sister – Vivian Weaver of New York Preceded by his Parents, Wife, Son – Phillip Weaver, Grandson – Phillip Weaver, Brothers – Al and Frank Weaver and Sisters – Lucy French, Josephine Newman and Katheryn Keefe. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 17, 2014  from 11 am – 1 pm at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.  Military rites will be presented by members of the Marion VFW Post #1301, American Legion Post #147 and National Guard Flag Detail Team at 1 pm at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or This Able Veteran.  Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, 800 North Market Street, Marion, Illinois  62959.