Bennett Washington Weaver

Bennett Washington Weaver was born March 4, 1929 during the great Depression - the day Hoover took his seat. During those trying times, he dropped out of school at an early age to help his large family survive. At the age of 19, he returned to school in the sixth grade. Going against the grain never bothered BWW, because his motto was ''Nothing beats a failure but a try'' and try he did and soon thereafter, succeeded with his faith and trust in God. He married Lucile Weaver and they had three children, seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren along the way. Together, they worked side by side for 66 years serving others in the community. He loved his people, and worked diligently with other leaders to give Indians a fighting chance. Even though in this life he will fight no more forever, his legacy and determination will live on in the lives of his family, friends, and students that he has touched in a very special way.

Bennett Washington Weaver
Born March 4, 1929
Died March 30, 2022
Resident of McIntosh, Alabama

Survived by
Lucile Weaver, wife of 66 years
Bruce (Darlene Weaver), son
Norma Glyndelle Holm
Shawn (Ruben) Manlangit

Grandchildren:
Bennett A. Weaver, Leland (Kara) Weaver, Alexandra (Thomas) Sullivan, Kristie (Kip) Whitman, Nancy Manlangit, April Manlangit, Melisa Wheelbarger
Great grandchildren:
Anna, Lucy, Charlie Weaver, Maddie, Bennett and Penelope Sullivan
Conner Ferguson, Jacob (Nicole), Katie, Addison Whitman
Xavier and Anniah Manlangit, Jasmyne Wheelbarger

Sister: Laura (Jeff) Sturdivant

Preceded in death:
Dorsey and Lula Mae Weaver, parents
Sam Davis, Clarence, L. J., Leroy, Howard Weaver - brothers
Addie Rae Weaver Ross - sister
Tim Holm - son-in-law

Host of nieces, nephews friends and family.

The family will receive friends from 1pm until the 2pm funeral service Saturday, April 02, 2022, at Reed's Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Orso officiating. Burial will follow in Reed's Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home - Citronelle, Alabama