Birth Date: 06/28/1948
Deceased Date: 03/13/2025
Jerry Randall Weaver, 76, passed away on March 13, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The son of Raymond H. Weaver and Alice Overman Weaver, Jerry was born on June 28, 1948 in Kenly, North Carolina, Jerry lived a life filled with faith, family, and a love for the outdoors. Jerry was happily married to Judy Cockrell Weaver for 46 years until her passing in 2015.
Jerry’s Christian faith was the foundation of his life. He began and ended each day in prayer and held his family close in his thoughts. A devoted churchgoer, Jerry attended services every Sunday up until his passing. His unwavering faith guided him through life’s challenges and joys alike.
A true outdoors enthusiast, Jerry was an avid fisherman who once hooked a blue marlin and also a sailfish. He also took great pride in preparing fresh catches such as flounder and Spanish mackerel for family and friends. In addition to fishing, Jerry was an accomplished skeet shooter, earning state champion titles in both North Carolina and Georgia during their 60s.
In his younger years, Jerry was passionate about basketball—a fact they often shared with enthusiasm. One of his favorite stories was about leading Glendale High School to a hard-fought victory over rival Kenly in the championship game. That competitive spirit carried through to later years when Jerry found immense joy in attending every basketball, softball, baseball, and football game played by his beloved grandchildren, Anders and Annika.
Jerry’s greatest devotion was to family. He is survived by his daughter Kelley Johansson and son-in-law AJ Johansson; grandson Anders Johansson; granddaughter Annika Johansson; son Kevin Weaver and daughter-in-law Raquel Weaver; Asia & Cameron Henderson; brother Johnny Weaver; brother Ray Weaver; sister Frances Wortham and brother-in-law Bobby Wortham; and sister Violet Jenkins. Jerry was preceded in death by sisters Ruthelene, Joyce, Peggy, and Elgie, as well as brother R.H.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Judy and sisters Ruthelene, Joyce, Peggy, and Elgie, as well as brother R.H.
A memorial service will be held on March 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Center Ridge Presbyterian Church, located at 2712 Glendale Rd., Kenly, North Carolina. Food and refreshments will be provided immediately after the service in the fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jerry’s name to Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org), or Transitions LifeCare (transitionslifecare.org).
Jerry’s warmth and unwavering support will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His memory will live on through the love he shared with family and friends.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.parrishfh.com
