Colonel Ret. Brett H. Weaver of Chapin passed away peacefully on August 18, 2016, with his wife of 40 years by his side. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. Born July 27, 1952, in Sulphur Springs, TX, Brett was commissioned into the Armor Corps upon graduating from the Citadel in 1974 and spent nearly 28 years proudly serving his county as a “TANKER”. After retiring from military service in 2001, Brett and his family settled in Chapin, SC. Brett continued to work as a contractor to the U.S. Army and became an active member of Gideon’s International. Brett served as a Deacon at Chapin Baptist Church where he taught a men’s small group class and served on the Visitation Committee. Above all, Brett was most proud of his family. He married the former Susan Raines in 1976 and had three children.
He is survived his wife, Susan; daughters, Aubrey Wood and her husband Todd of Falls Church, VA, and Ally Rivers and her husband Parker of Chapin, SC; son, Chad Weaver and his wife Anna of Chapin, SC; four grandchildren Ava Kate, Thomas, Charlotte, and Caroline; his parents Colonel Ret. Gene and Dorothy Weaver, and his brother, Colonel Ret. Kurt Weaver and his wife Debbi and their family.
A visitation will take place at Caughman Harmon Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Chapin Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
Posted in: The State
Posted on: 2016-08-22
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