William E. Weldon

Fort Wayne - William Edward Weldon, 84, of Fort Wayne, died on Monday Feb 20, 2012 at Life Care Center. He was born on June 8, 1927 in Fort Wayne to the late James and Adella (Hilker) Weldon. A WWII Navy veteran, he served aboard the USS LST 627 in China and Japan. He was a mason by trade and enjoyed many hobbies over his life, including stamp collecting, model railroading, and wood working. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 17 at Most Precious Blood, and a charter member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Weldon, daughter, Susan (Richard) Parent, sons, Mark (Kimberley) Weldon, and Matthew Weldon, grandchildren, Jeremy and Amanda Parent, and Taylor Weldon, and 2 great grandchildren, and brother, Donald Weldon. He also preceded in death by a brother, James Weldon, and sister, Marcella Gebhart. Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00AM Saturday Feb 25, 2012 at Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 1500 West State Blvd, with visitation one hour prior. Burial at Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Arrangements by C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, 1327 N Wells St. www.sloanandsonsfuneralhome.com