James Gale Weaver

James Gale Weaver, 87, of Brazil, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 in Cloverleaf Healthcare.

He was born in Brazil on Sept. 29, 1930, the son of Gayle Weaver and Rosemary Leins Weaver.

Jim was a 1948 graduate of Brazil Senior High School and in later years attended Indiana State University. While in school, he joined the Naval Reserve from 1947 to 1951.

He was the plant manager of Standard Register Company in Terre Haute. Jim was involved in the advisory printing program for Vincennes University and was a volunteer with the Clay County Adult Literacy Program. He enjoyed genealogy, traveling, camping, canoeing and even built his own canoe in the living room of his home.

Jim was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Greencastle. He will be sorely missed by "The Hardee's Boys."

Survivors include his three daughters, Kathleen Gibson and her husband Michael of Greencastle, Melanie Walker and her husband Curt of Brazil and Carolyn Bates and her husband Mike of Fort Wayne; his grandchildren, Erin Bookout and her husband David, Emily Hill and her husband Matthew, Holly Lee and her husband Ryan, Eric Walker and his wife Shandra, Michael Marlow and his wife Lindsey and Sara Howard and her husband Josh; and great-grandchildren Nina, Bryce, Charlie, Audrey, Sam, Max and Chloe.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife of 54 years, Marcella Pyles Weaver.

Private graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, Sept. 8 in Clearview Cemetery with Pastor Matthew Schneider officiating. Burial will follow immediately after services. No visitation is scheduled.

Arrangements are under the direction of French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave., Brazil.

The family kindly requests that memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice, 2901 Ohio Blvd. #116, Terre Haute, IN 47803.

To light a candle in his memory, visit: www.frenchfuneralhome.com.