Connie Lee Weaver

Connie Lee Weaver, 67, died on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home. He was born in Amory on October 5, 1950. Connie lived his life from one adventure to the next. He served our nation in an elite regiment of Marine Raiders of the United States Marine Corp during Vietnam. He visited over 22 countries, whether he meant to or not. From mining diamonds in West Africa to being stranded off the coast of Cuba, he was a world traveler. As a crane operator for 40+ years he worked on many projects he was proud of, everything from Las Vegas casinos to The Grand Canyon Skywalk. He also made time to spend with his family, friends and of course later in life his faithful companion Duke. Connie was loved and respected by many. He was also known to help anyone who needed it. He never met a stranger and became fast friends with most everyone he met. He was a loving friend, son, brother, uncle, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home in Amory with Bro. Roger Akers officiating. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery with military honors. Survivors include two sons, Jay Weaver (Kim) of Tupelo and Cal Weaver of Hatley; two brothers, Larry Weaver and Steve Fagen both of Hatley; two sisters, Elaine Fisher (Alton) of Montgomery, TX and Linda Lochridge (John) of Aberdeen; granddaughter, Olivia Tubbs; two special aunts, Dene Cummings (Charles) of Smithville and Joy Knox of Atlanta, GA; Nieces and nephews Chad (Mitzi) King, Lisa King, Heather Nevins and Adam (Paige) Lochridge as well as host of great nieces and nephews, friends, aunts, uncles, cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Francis Weaver and a number of aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Harold West, Dave Reynolds, Chad Houston, Nathan Minga, Roland Minga and BJ Bowen. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home.