John James Weaver

John James Weaver, age 94, of Sylvania, OH passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022 in Ann Arbor, MI at his daughter’s home. John was born August 3, 1928 in Toledo, OH to Hyginus J. and Irma M. (Wade) Weaver. He graduated from Waite High School in 1946. John was a WWII Veteran, serving in the US Army in Germany. He played federation basketball and baseball and sure enjoyed telling stories about his playing days.

John worked at First National Bank for over 35 years. He met his first wife, Anita, while working there. They were married for 57 years before her passing in 2008. John married Delores (Dee) (Sell) Weaver in 2009, and she survives him.

John enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards and his fantasy football leagues. He especially loved going to all his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with family. In June, John and his son had the experience of a lifetime going on the Flag City Honor Flight to Washington, DC. We will all remember John for his kindness, generosity, devotion to family and his many stories he loved to share.

He is survived by his wife, Dee; daughter, Debi (Doug) Cherry; son, Cary (Patty) Weaver; stepchildren, Pam (George) Linares and Dan Johnson; grandchildren, Scott (Jenny) Cherry, Stacy (Vaughn) Price, Craig (Kerstyn) Weaver, Chad (Kristi) Weaver, Chris (Victoria) Weaver; great grandchildren, Kendall, Clara, Carson, and Kaden Cherry, Matthew and Mallory Price, and Wren and Willow Weaver; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Weaver. John was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Anita (Doley) Weaver; brothers, Gene and Bob Weaver; and grandson, Curt Cherry.

Services will be held at Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main Street, Sylvania, on Tuesday, September 20, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, OH.

The family would like to thank ProMedica Hospice for the loving care given to John. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to ProMedica Hospice Memorial Fund, 444 N. Summit Street, Toledo, OH 43604 or Flag City Honor Flight, PO Box 885, Findlay, OH 45839.  

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