James Billy "Bill" Weaver, 87, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. He is now reunited with his wife of nearly 45 years, Betty Jean "Jean" Richardson Weaver, who passed away in 2007. Bill was always there for his family. No matter how much he traveled for work, he made time to be home for his kids' activities and to coach their football, basketball, baseball, and softball teams. He was kind, and he expected kindness in return. He also had a bit of sense of humor and enjoyed playing pranks on family and friends. Wherever he went, he looked for ways to make things better for his family and his community. He will be deeply missed by his family and everyone who knows him. Bill was born in Taylorsville, GA, moved around quite a bit during his childhood, graduating from Summerville High School in Summerville, SC in 1956. He joined the Air Force after graduation and served just over four years as a radio intercept operator. He then moved to the Marietta, GA, area, where he met and married Jean. The couple moved to Shreveport, LA, where Bill built a successful career in finance through hard work and determination. He was just as committed to his church and community, volunteering in his children's schools and at the Southern Hills YMCA, where he coached boys' and girls' sports leagues and helped the organization grow. After retiring from finance, Bill and Jean returned to Georgia to be near…
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