Paul Weaver

Paul “Jake” Weaver, age 89, a resident of Portland, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2024, at his home.

Jake was born Sept. 13, 1934, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the son of William and Mussta (Lyons) Weaver. Jake graduated from Poling High School in 1954. 

Jake served in the U.S. Navy Reserve and worked for Sheller Globe for 20 years, Joyce Dayton and owned and operated Concrete Corner. He was a member of the Portland American Legion, Blackford Circling Squares and the Limberlost Squares, and was 4-H dog leader.  

Jake married Wilma “Jeanne” Davidson on Sept. 30, 1955.

Survivors include:

His wife — Wilma Weaver, Portland, Indiana

Children — Gary Weaver (wife: Mary), Bryant, Indiana, Tim Weaver, Portland, Indiana, Becky Steveson (husband: Rick), Portland, Indiana, and Todd Weaver (wife: Wendy), Portland, Indiana

Sister — Shirley Blowers, Berne, Indiana

Special niece and nephew — Cindy Timmons-Carter and Steve Whitenack 

Seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren 

Visitation will be held Monday from noon to 5 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Military rites will follow the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Gravel Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Jay County Humane Society.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.