Robert D. Weaver, 74, of Brazil, passed away May 12, 2005, at 5:56 a.m. at Terre Haute Regional Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

He was born August 1, 1930, in Brazil, Indiana, to Charles and Bernice Heath Weaver who preceded him in death.

Mr. Weaver worked as a printer for the Terre Haute Tribune-Star and as a guard for Pinkerton at DADC. He was a 1948 graduate of Gertsmeyer Tech, served in the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army and later served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, was a member of the Terre Haute VFW Post #972 and an avid fisherman.

Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley Neville Weaver whom he married on June 30, 1972; Sons, Robert D. Weaver and wife Tina of Lawrenceville, Illinois; Troy Weaver and wife Kathy of Terre Haute and John Whitted and wife, Paula of Staunton; a daughter, Patricia Cash and husband Jerry of Panama City, Florida; a step-son, Mitch Quick and wife Barbara of Brazil; step-daughters, Dawn Hertzberger of Evansville; Cindy Quick of Brazil and Teresa Modesitt and husband Andy of New Richmond, IN; 13 Grandchildren, Brandon and Coty Weaver, Austin Weaver, Stephanie and Christopher Cash, Annie and Julia Whitted, Andrea Pirau, Mitch and Scotty Quick, Bethany Quick, Taylor Modesitt and Addison Hertzberger; a sister, Patricia Handy and husband Ronnie of Terre Haute and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the Bee Ridge Cemetery with visitation at the cemetery from Noon until services. French Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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