Mr. L. C. Weakley

Mr. L.C. Weakley was born May 27, 1947 to the late Roddie Lee Sr. and James Etta Weakley. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Ella Jean Collier and one brother, Charles Weakley. At an early age, he dedicated his life to Christ through baptism and began his Christian journey at Evergreen United Methodist Church, and later joined Pilgrim Rest, Missionary Baptist Church of Morton, Mississippi. He later returned to his home church Evergreen United Methodist Church where he remained faithful as a Sunday school superintendent and usher until his health declined. He was a devoted husband, father, mentor, and leader to his family, friends and community. In 1964, he was married to Lorine (Bob) White of Morton, Mississippi and to this union, five children were born. He was a man of many gifts in which he shared. L.C. began early employment by barbering for the community of Pelahatchie, Mississippi where he became well known to many. He worked at Milwaukee Electric Tools, in Jackson, Mississippi for thirty-three (33) years. He was always acknowledged for being an outstanding employee. He enjoyed being a carpenter and hunting with his sons, brothers, and two special cousins (The late Mr. Willie and Charlie Kersh). He leaves to cherish his memory his lovely wife of 58 years, Lorine and their five beautiful children: Bridgett Bredell Weakley of Brandon, Mississippi, Antonio Neshell (Roy) Myers of Pearl, Mississippi, Tammy Terraill (Jermaine) Blue of Brandon, Mississippi, Lawrence Charles (Redd) Weakley of Brandon, Mississippi and Bobby Terrell (Erica) Weakley of Pearland, Texas and his siblings: Roddie Lee (Mashel) Weakley, Jr. of Brandon, Mississippi, Curtis L. Weakley and Mary J. (Edward) Hearn both of Jackson, and Mississippi, Shirley Fleming of Detroit, Michigan. He attended McCall High in Pelahatchie, Mississippi (where he was outstanding in football). He had seventeen (17) grandchildren, thirteen (13) great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. L.C. loved his family. He loved outdoors and he loved for his children to sing to him. One of his favorite songs “Early in the Morning" and most of all he loved helping others.

Mr. L. C. Weakley

May 27, 1947 - January 11, 2023