Charley Harrison Weaver

Rev. Charley Harrison Weaver, 79, of Bessemer, Alabama went to be with the Lord in His Heavenly Home on Monday, October 9, 2023. He was born on May 17, 1944 in Logan, West Virginia where he grew up, often spending summers as a teen in Ohio working on his uncle’s tobacco farm. In 1961, he enlisted with the US Marine Corp and was stationed at Camp Lejuene, joining his brother and several sisters there. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Sarah Belle (Hensley) Weaver; 1 brother, Albert Weaver, 7 sisters, Bertha Jane Mullins, Alberta Carrolton, Janice Thiry, Wanda Vitek, Mary Ennett, Virginia Licon, and Lillie Marie “Tiny” Grimmett, and son-in-law, Frank King, III. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nell Frances Weaver of Bessemer, AL; his children: son, Jeff Weaver of Birmingham, AL and 2 daughters, Darlene King of McCalla, AL and Valeria (Lewis Jr) Atchison of Chelsea, AL; 4 grandchildren: Kyle (Payton) King of Columbus, MS, Kelsey (Corey) Whittemore of Steele, AL, Taylor (Michelle) of Sylacauga, AL, and Kaleb King of Tuscaloosa, AL; 3 step-grandchildren, Nick (Ally) Atchison of Montevallo, Zack Atchison of Alabaster, AL, and Katie (Michael) Sturm of Auburn, AL. Two great grandchildren, Kyleigh Whittemore and Knox King; a host of nieces and nephews, and his best friend of over 60 years, Rufus “Willie” Wilson of Bessemer, AL. Charley was United States Marine Corp veteran where he was in the motor pool. While serving, he traveled with his friend, Marshall Pitts to Alabama where met the love of his life, Marshall’s sister, Frances. They married once she graduated from high school and moved back to Alabama after he completed his enlistment. He worked in several of the coal and iron ore mines in Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Walker counties over the years as an electrician. He retired from Jim Walters #7 coal mines in the early 2000s and was an active member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 2397 until he could no longer drive. Once he retired from the mines, he didn’t rest. He assisted his wife at her business, Weaver Ceramics and continued pastoring, helping others wherever he could. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, pastor, and friend. Living a servant life, he dedicated his life to helping others, even when he was also in need. A jack-of-all-trades, he often volunteered helping around the Cahaba River Free Will Baptist Youth Camp and the Free Will Baptist Children's Home. He was ordained by the Cahaba River Free Will Baptist Association and became a home missionary at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in 1984. A second generation Free Will Baptist minister, he pastored there until his death, touching many lives along the way. The family will receive friends and family on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home. Funeral service will be conducted at Bessemer Brown Service Funeral Home. Bro. Joseph Petty will be officiating, on Friday, October 13th, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Burial will immediately follow at Highland Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, AL. Pallbearers will be: Jeff Weaver, Lewis Atchison, Jr, Taylor Weaver, Corey Whittemore, Kaleb King, Kyle King, Robert "Junior" Hubbard, and Travis Porter.

Charley Harrison Weaver

May 17, 1944 - October 9, 2023