Warren E Weaver

Warren Eldred Weaver, Ph.D., 93, of Richmond, passed away on July 10, 2014. He had a long and fulfilling life, beloved by all who knew him. Born June 5, 1921 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Charles and Goldie Weaver. He received a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical chemistry and served as a master chemist in the navy during World War II before moving to Richmond, VA to teach at the MCV School of Pharmacy. He served as dean of the school of Pharmacy at MCV from 1956-1981 before retiring and beginning his "second career" as president of the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 23 years, Virginia June Weaver and a son, David Charles Weaver, stepson Wayne McDaniel and stepdaughter, Debra McDaniel. He leaves behind a loving family who will miss him dearly, wife, Esther S. Weaver, son, Glenn H. Weaver and wife Laura, and 3 daughters, Karen Rhoads and husband Jim, Janet Wagstaff, Julie W. Fortner and husband Glenn, stepdaughter Barbara M. Adair and husband Ted, a brother, Norman H. Weaver, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Woody's Funeral Home on Parham Rd. on Saturday morning from 11-11:45 with funeral services following at noon at the same location. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery will follow followed by a reception at his daughter, Julie W. Fortner's home, 200 Randolph Square Lane. Flowers may be sent to Woody's Funeral Home on Parham Rd or, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.

Arrangements under the direction of Woody Funeral Home-Parham, Richmond, VA.