Johnnie Weiss, age 80 of Princeton, WV, died on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at his home with his loving arms around his wife and in the presence of his family.
Born in Speedway, WV in 1932, he was a son of the late James and Gladys Richmond Weiss. He had lived in Princeton for the past 39 years and was the owner of Glenwood Tire and Service Company.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the US Army.
In addition to his Mom and Dad, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Raymond and Reggie; 2 sisters, Odessa and Kay; mother-in-law, Nellie King; and a grandchild, Austin.
Survivors Include:
His wife and the love of his life: Sandy Sparks Weiss of the home
Children: Becky Kade and husband Larry
Brenda Dixon
Brenda Haskins and husband Brian
Joseph King and wife Suzie
Sisters: Kathleen, Delores, Rena, and Darlene
Brothers: Buck, Randy, and Sam
Special Sister-in-Law: Jenny and Jay Byrd, who shared crab legs and special times at the beach with him and Sandy
Brother-in-Law: Rusty Sparks and wife Charlene
Special Granddaughters: Brianna, whom he was raising as his own and Marley
Special Grandson: Hunter
Granddaughters: Megan, Tara, Joey, Dawn, Debbie, Donna and Jeanette
Grandson: John
A host of nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Tony Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn memorial Gardens in Princeton. Serving as pallbearers will be his friends and family. Friends may call on Monday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the service.