Born in Waltham on May 12, 1949, he was a son of Nancy (Coburn) Weir-Mailing of Foxboro and the late John Ross Weir, Jr. After his 1968 graduation from Newton High School, he entered the Army and served in Vietnam. John made the Army his career, working for many years as a master mechanic. At the time of his retirement in 1988, he was a senior instructor and writer. John made his home in Texas and continued his education at mortuary school. After working for a time in funeral service, he followed a calling to ministry and earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree at Shalom Bible School. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Allyson N. Weir of College Station, TX, two sons, John R. Weir, IV, of Leander, TX, and Joseph R. Weir, currently stationed with the Army in Korea, a sister, Deborah L. Weir of Foxboro, and five grandchildren. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Paul S. Weir and David A. Weir. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Advent, 28 Pleasant Street, Medfield, on Friday, August 21st at 11:00a.m. Burial with military honors will be at a later date. If desired, donations may be made in John’s memory to the Church of the Advent Memorial Fund, 28 Pleasant Street, Medfield, MA 02052. |
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