of Witts Springs, AR
November 17, 1925 - June 7, 2020
Doyle Ray Weaver, age 94 of Witts Springs, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at his home with family by his side. He was born in Snowball, Arkansas on November 17th, 1925 to James Sparling Weaver and Dessie Bell Longcrier Weaver.
Doyle was a World War II Veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Pacific Theater. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Marshall for many years where he sang bass in the choir. He was currently a member of and attended the Witts Springs Community Bible Church where he also sang in the choir. Doyle was also a longtime member of the local VFW and The Cattleman's Association. As a youth Doyle loved to go squirrel hunting with his dog, Bounce. This pastime carried over into his adulthood and included hunting and fishing. He worked as a farmer and rancher for most of his life. He also worked for 27 years as a bus mechanic and bus driver for the Witts Springs School District until his retirement. Doyle was an avid story teller and enjoyed telling stories of his childhood on Owens Mountain and the surrounding areas. He was a big fan of sports; baseball, basketball and football and was very knowledgeable about the players. Doyle loved music, mainly gospel, bluegrass and country. He knew about 200 songs from the WWII era. When feeding his cows, Doyle always had his truck door open with his radio on. He and Sandra loved to travel to the Navy Reunion held in various states every year. Doyle loved to visit and reminisce with his fellow Navy comrades. In his later years he liked to spend his time reading the Marshall Mountain Wave every time it was published. His presence and wisdom will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Watts Weaver of the home; his sons, Donald Gene Weaver of Marshall, Dennis Ray Weaver of Dardanelle and Bobby Dale Weaver (Kathy), also of Dardanelle; step-sons, Bernard Cranford (Amy) of Brodnax, Virginia and Timothy Cranford (Denise) of Alton, Illinois; grandchildren, Bradley Weaver of Harrison, Harris Weaver of Marshall, D.J. Weaver (Amber) of Harrison, Patricia English (Tommy) of Dardanelle, Lindsay Weaver of Mountain Home, Sara Tailounie (Mo) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Jeremy Weaver of Russellville, Chrissy McEntire (Stewart) of Maumelle and Halley Hughes (William) of Dardanelle; step-grandchildren, John Cranford, James Wilkey and Jennifer Wilkey; eighteen great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Imogene Taylor; and many other family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, Sparling and Dessie Weaver; his first wife, Pauline Clark Weaver; and three siblings, Thomas Rex Weaver, Keith Dale Weaver and Janis Evelyn Page.
Funeral services for Doyle will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 11th, 2020 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Jim Arnold Jr. officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 in the Chapel. Pallbearers will be Bradley Weaver, Harris Weaver, D.J. Weaver, Jeremy Weaver, John Cranford, Kyle English, Landon Weaver and Maxwell Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will be Doyle's nephews and great grandson's, Gage Weaver and Brady McEntire. Burial will be at Witts Springs Cemetery.
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. We are practicing social distancing and have limited seating. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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15 Condolence(s)
Dale Blandon
Friday, June 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Doyle was a good and kind man to me always. From one Navy brother to another Doyle Anchors away.
Tim & Denise Cranford
Thursday, June 11, 2020
We are thinking of you today.
Audrey Hall
Thursday, June 11, 2020
So sorry to hear about this. Prayers for Peace and Comfort
Donna McGee
Thursday, June 11, 2020
My sympathy goes to you and your family. I send a special note of condolence to his sons, my former students. The warmth of his smile in this photo reflects what a good, kind man he was'
Doñald & Annette Smith
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Sandra I am so very sorry for your loss.Doyle was suçh à good person.He was School bus driver for all four of my children.They sà w him most every school day and they loved him.I am proud to say that you and Doyle are close to my heart à nd I know the Lord will take cà re of you and the family.Our prayers are with you and we love you.
Best Friends.
Annette & Donald
Morgan Docekal
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Sandra, my deepest sympathy to all..Your loss is heavens gain! Love you cousin, and may god heal your broken heart..
Taya Flippo
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Sandra & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We love all of you!
Paul & Lavonne Estlinbaum
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Wonderful photo of Doyle with that big smile he always had. I had great respect for him. Donald Gene, Dennis, and Bobby you will be in my prayers. May God bless and comfort each of you and the rest of the family.
Nate@ashley cotton
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Janet Rainbolt
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Doyle's passing. Look to God for strength at this sad time. My prayers are with the family.
Ronald Weaver
Monday, June 8, 2020
Sandra, Linda and I will be praying God will comfort you through this time. Uncle Doyle was a special individual in many ways. The country he proudly served; the family he loved and cherished; the God of heaven he worshipped, just to mention a few. He had a great testimony of trusting Jesus Christ as his personal savior. I look forward to seeing him in heaven one day. I have many memories of growing up around him. I probably talked more with him than I did with my dad. He was one of those individuals that was easy to talk with. You never had to wonder what he thought about something or what his opinion was. I liked that about him. On thing he was good at was picking a wife. I have many great memories of Pauline. She was a great lady. Then when God took her home, he did an excellent job of picking you. I did not get to spend a lot of time around you but each time I did it was always a pleasant experience. Thank you for being such a caring and loving wife to him. Keep looking to God for comfort and direction and let us know if we can do anything to help you.
Barbara Van Camp
Monday, June 8, 2020
Dear Sandra and family - my heart aches for you at this time - a time of real adjustment for all of you. I love you and will be praying for you during this terrible time. Take comfort in HIM!!!
Ewanda Shipman Young
Monday, June 8, 2020
Sandra, I am so very sorry . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love & Hugs
Rick Watts
Monday, June 8, 2020
Our prayers for God's promised comfort to surround you. That His peace that goes beyond our natural understanding will keep your mind and heart in this time of mourning. May The Hope that is Christ Jesus strengthen you!
James Johnston
Monday, June 8, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to you, Sandra, and our prayers.