William B. Weaver Jr.

William Beverley Weaver Jr, 70, a native of Newport News, VA went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2016, at Riverside Hospital after a year-long battle with cancer. A VA Army National Guard veteran, “Bill” graduated from Mars Hill College in 1967 and immediately began his 34-year career at Newport News Shipbuilding as a mail clerk. His dedication and hard work ultimately resulted in his position as Vice President of Planning and Facilities, from which he retired in 2001.

Bill is the son of the late William B. Weaver, Sr. and Juanita Weaver and is also preceded in death by his sister, Jean Overman. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 28 years, Frances; two daughters, Stephanie Hautz (Allan Hautz) and Shannon Weaver (Curtis Moore); three sons, William B. Weaver, III (Kristen Weaver), Thomas Keith Gaskell, and Christopher Gaskell (Leslie Gaskell); and grandchildren, Hunter Hautz, Hannah Hautz, Kelsey Weaver, Zackary Weaver, Riley Weaver, Avery Weaver, Kylie Gaskell, and Marlee Gaskell; and many special family friends. Bill was an avid reader who loved golfing, luxury cruising, was passionate about his dogs, Koi fish and garden, enjoyed everything “Elvis,” and was a huge sports fan.

A special thanks is extended to Dr. David M. Powell and staff at Virginia Oncology; Dr. William H. Polk and staff; Dr. Amini and staff at RAI-West Mercury; Sentara Home Health Care: Tammy, Steven, Mike and Joyce; Karon Shields for her love and dedicated care; Riverside 5 West Nursing Staff and the Transportation Team; Sheryl Michael; and Dr. Andy Murphie at Anderson’s Corner Animal Hospital and staff.

The family will receive friends at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home in Hampton on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 6-8 pm.

A Celebration of life will be held at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 11 am, with entombment to follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Anderson’s Corner Animal Hospital, 8391 Richmond Road, Toano, VA 23168 and the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (https://donate.cancer.org/).