Wesley Boyd Weston, 48, of Statesville, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Born October 21, 1963 in Iredell County, he was the son of Beatrice “Bebe” Davidson Weston and the late Wesley Gilbert Weston, who died in 2009.
He attended Scotts School and was a 1982 West Iredell High School graduate.
Boyd loved working outside and operated the family Twin Oaks Jersey Farm until 2004. He then started the W. B. Weston Rail Services which is involved with railroad construction.
He was a member of South River Baptist Church, enjoyed cutting wood, working in his garden and especially plowing.
On May 7, 1988, he was married to Karen Rufty Weston, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Ashton Rae Weston and Wesley Morgan Weston of Statesville, four dogs, Bentley, Winston, Scotch, and Charlie (Bug) along with the shop cat “Elmira”. One brother, Jeff Weston (Patsy) and one sister, Gay Weston Munday (Keith), both of Statesville, also survive. He is further survived by nieces and nephews, Erica and Shane Barnette (Kylie and Gavin), Ashley and Lorie Weston (Bryce and Carson), Adam and Lauren Barnes (Beatrice), and Eric and Crystal Barnes (Ethen).
A celebration of life service will be conducted 2:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2012, at South River Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Livingston officiating along with Jeffery Watt, Ronald Browning and Pat Lewis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be, Abell Lucas, Esvin Gomez, Luis Matias, Pat Lewis, Timmy Benfield, and Wendell Koontz. Honorary pallbearers will be, Adam Lloyd, Larry King, Tommy Mitchell, and William Saunders.
The family will visit with friends on Wednesday evening 6:00 until 8:30 pm at Nicholson Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, N.C. 28625 or to South River Baptist Church, 2659 S. Chipley Ford Road, Statesville, N.C. 28625.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.nicholsonfunerals.com/obituaries.
Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family of Boyd Weston.
Karen,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lentz Steudle
Karen, I was so sorry to hear about Boyd. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the comfort and strength you need during this difficult time. It’s been a while since I have seen you but always enjoyed you and taking care of your animals.
To All the Family: Our hearts were saddened to hear of your loss. Boyd
was special. Gay brought him to our house (white house across from Jeff
and Patsy) to catch the bus with Ward and David. What wonderful memories
we have of those times. Boyd was such a focused young man. He knew he
wanted to run a dairy, and he did. Hold on to those memories, and let them
guide you during this time of sadness.
Dear Karen and Family,
Remembering with you, the very special person that Boyd was. We are so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Boyd, and to have enjoyed the friendship that stemmed from that relationship. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss….
He’s gone too soon.
I have not seen Boyd in so many years, we graduated together and i am so sorry for your loss
I remember him very fondly from high school as being a wonderful, special, and fun person to be around.
Dear Karen & Family,
Remembering with you, the very special person that Boyd was. We are so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Boyd, and to have enjoyed the friendship that stemmed from that relationship. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss…..
He’s gone too soon.
Dear Karen & Family,
Remembering with you, the very special person that Boyd was. We are so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Boyd, and to have enjoyed the friendship that stemed from that relationship. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family……
He’s gone too soon.
Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about Boyd. Time gets away from us and we don’t get to see each other often enough but I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a great person and will be missed by all.
Terri
Dear Karen and girls,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My sincere sympathy.
Bebe and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Stewart
Dear Karen, Ashton and Morgan, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know yours are not enough for anyone to offer right now. I know the Lord has his arms wrapped around each of you. We will continue to pray for Gods mercy and grace to be about your family at this time.
Proverbs 3:5
Karen,
You took my wedding pictures in 1999 and I treasure this album to this day. My husband, Scott, passed away a week ago from Lou Gehrig (ALS). We were happily married 11 years. I (and our 3 children) cherish those memories you helped to put into pictures because our life was as happy as our wedding day. I know some of how you (and your children) must feel and all of my prayers and thoughts are with you, your children and your families and will continue to be in the days to come.
Angie Mills Webb
Karen:
I am so sorry for you and your Family. My thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Sherrill Godfrey (McKinney)
Karen, Morgan and Ashton,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Boyd was such a special man, and will be missed by many. We all have some wonderful memories of him. He will remain in your hearts forever. Stay strong and if you need us, you know where we are.
Love you all!!
Karen, I can’t describe how sorry I am to hear of this news. I have not seen Boyd in many years, but I have always considered him a true friend. He was a fine man and I am truly sorry for your loss.
Dear Karen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief and loss! May God grant you peace and comfort during these challenging times!
Karen and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. Boyd was a special man and will be missed by many. I remember when him and my brother Sam were in high school together. You were truly a blessed family to have had him in your lifes. May God bless you all and my prayers are with you all.