Hardy Phil Weaver

Weaver, Hardy Phil 80 of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully at his home Monday, January 22, 2018. In his youth, he had the honor of being an Eagle Scout. He was a proud US Veteran serving in the Air Force and Air National Guard. Phil owned and operated Phil Weaver's Cafeteria for over 30 years where he later retired, hanging up his chef's hat. He then founded Weaver Iron Works in 1983 and worked there until his recent passing. Phil enjoyed farming, raising alfalfa and planting a large garden every year. He was preceded in death by parents, Hardy C. and Elizabeth Weaver; the mother of his children, Edna Weaver; daughter, Anita Weaver; grandson, Joshua Weaver. Phil is survived by son, Anthony Weaver; grandson, Travis (Susan) Weaver; brother, Tom (Carol) Weaver; longtime friend, Mary Stalans; many nieces and nephews with a host of additional family and friends. Family will receive friends Monday, January 29th from 5-7pm at McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home on Asheville Highway with funeral service immediately following at 7pm. Rev. Ben Shoun officiating. Family and friends will meet Tuesday, January 30th promptly at 11:15 am at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Gov. John Sevier Highway for the burial service with military honors. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the missions fund at Arrowhead Church Morristown 4101 Maple Valley Rd, Morristown, TN 37813 or by phone (423) 254-3710. Condolences may be offered at www.mccartyevergreen.