Richard Daniel 'Dick' Weir's Obituary
ELKO -
Richard Daniel "Dick" Weir, 79, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015, after an extended illness. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in Perry Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial contributions to the donor's favorite charity.
Mr. Weir was born in Canadaiegua, New York, to the late Daniel and Lillian Bryant Weir. He married the love of his life, Joy Danzig in 1955, and they moved to the Americus/Sumter County area in 1957. They moved to Houston County in 1974 and have lived there ever since. Mr. Weir was the owner/operator of D & D Bull Motel, an artificial insemination business for cattle. He was a Methodist. Mr. Weir was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Weir.
Left to cherish the memories of Dick are his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Joy Weir of Elko; his children, Donald Weir of Elko, Kathy Weir of Byron, and Donna Boatright (Steve) of Blackshear; his grandchildren, Dustin Weir, Daniel Weir, Margaret West (Holden), and Stephen Boatright; his great-granddaughter, Dawson West; his sister, Marion Golisanno (Fred) of California; and his brother, William Weir (Miriam) of Hepzibah.
Condolences for the family may be left in the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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