Carman David Weaver Obituary (1933

Carman David Weaver was born on February 7, 1933, in Laurel County to Robert and Vernia Asher Weaver. He died peacefully at CHI St. Joseph Health in London, Kentucky, on June 17, 2023, at the age of 90. Carman served his country in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He was a retired teacher and professor—having earned his master’s degree in Principalship from Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College (now Eastern Kentucky University). He taught over 40 years in the Laurel County School System and at Sue Bennett College. He enjoyed playing and singing gospel music and was a member of multiple singing groups, including the Weaver Family, Owens Quartet, Melody Makers, and the Journeymen. Carman was a member of Weaver Baptist Church and played piano and organ for several churches in the area throughout his lifetime. He took great pride in his vegetable and flower gardening and loved a good homecooked meal prepared by Dolores--always with dessert! He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mattie Bachelor, Lois Weaver, Lorene Weaver, and Julia House; eight brothers, Vernon, Robert Jr., Oscar, Eugene, Russell, Harold, Riley, and M.B. Weaver. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 58 years, Dolores Jackson Weaver of London, KY; son, Shane Weaver, of Lexington, KY; daughter, Kendra Weaver (and husband Harold McDavid) of Johnson City, TN; one granddaughter, Rachael, of Lexington, KY; and one sister, Mary Elizabeth Johnson, of London, KY. A service to celebrate and honor his life will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of House-Rawlings Funeral Home with Roger Wolfe and Ronnie Owens officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Salem Cemetery in London, KY. The family will receive friends on Monday at 12 noon, also at the funeral home. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements. The family gives special thanks to Brother Ronnie Owens for his beloved pastorship and prayerful visits and songs with Carman at the end of life. The family also expresses deep gratitude for the nursing staff at St. Joseph’s, who went above and beyond to show their constant compassion and care.