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James "Jimmy" Lee Weathers

James "Jimmy" Lee Weathers, 73 of New Prospect Church Road, Shelby, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his residence.

Born in Cleveland County, NC on November 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Carl Lee Weathers and Annie Eunice Parker Weathers.

He was drafted into the US Army where he honorably served a tour a duty in Vietnam. During his early working years, he worked alongside his family at the former Weathers Concrete and Well Boring, Inc. Later, Jimmy managed Community Marts at both Belwood and Fallston.

He was a lifetime member of Ross Grove Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon and later on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Weathers was honored as a Deacon Emeritus in 2021. He was also a member of the Fallston American Legion. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his family, deep sea fishing, and traveling with his wife.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Brenda Costner Weathers; son, Kevin Weathers of Shelby; daughter, Heather Jones and husband, Steve of Cherryville; brother, Wayne Weathers and wife, Pat of Shelby; two sisters, Joan Ludwig of Sylacauga, Alabama and Rallie Turner of Shelby; three grandchildren, Garrett Weathers and wife, Katie, Kaylin Weathers and Michael Jone; one great-grandchild, Blakely Weathers, and a loving nephew and nieces.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Ross Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Marcus McGill officiating.

The burial will follow the service in the Ross Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service.

Memorials may be made to Ross Grove Baptist Church, 1225 Fallston Road, Shelby NC 28150..

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.


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