02/26/2026
Jerry Weaver
May 21,1931 - February 20, 2026
Jerry Weaver 94 passed away on February 20, 2026, with his family by his side at his home in Rainbow City, Alabama. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 73 years Irene Ball Weaver. Parents, J.B. & Jackie Weaver, Brother, John Weaver, Sister, Bobbie Florer, Great Grandson, Colby Vinson.
He is survived by his sons Harold (Denise ) Weaver, Daryl (Tonia ) Weaver, Grandchildren, Jason (Carla ) Weaver, Jennifer (Brian )
Graham, Maegan (Brad ) Minton, Joseph (Jennie ) Weaver, Great Grandchildren, Alexis (Andrew ) Willis, Derek (Faith) Graham,
Lauren Weaver, Anna Scott Weaver, Jax Weaver, C.J. Weaver, Great Great Grandchildren, Presley Vinson, Anderson Rae Willis, Amelia Drue Willis, Blakely Faith Graham, Baker Allen Graham, Sister In-Laws, Vecha Weaver, Pauline McDaniel, Margie Hanson, Mattie Bill Turner and many Special Nieces and Nephews. Also his special friends Neville Smith and Clyde Phillips.
He was born on Sexton Creek in Clay County Kentucky. He graduated high school from Annville Institute in 1950 where he gained the love for the Skilled Trades. He moved to Dayton Ohio in 1951 where he was reacquainted with a back home girl Irene Ball. They were married on March 8th 1952. He was hired as a Tool & Die Apprentice by International Tool. The company moved him to Gadsden Alabama in 1958 to train people in the Tool & Die trade. This is where his passion for training really began. In 1962 they took a leap of Faith and started Dixie Tool & Die. Soon after he was joined by his brother John Weaver and Brother in-law Dave McDaniel. This small start grew into a multinational Holding Company Known as Mid-South Industries of which he always
gave the credit to all the employees for its success. Jerry was very supported of the local efforts to promote Skilled Trades. He worked with the late Congressman Tom Bevill along with Gadsden State Administration in obtaining funds to build the Bevill Center. He was a past President of the Gadsden Chamber and served on various Boards. In 1980 he served as the President of the National tooling & Machining Association and traveled across the country promoting the skilled trades even in Congressional Hearings.
Jerry accomplished much in life with a strong Loving wife and family by his side. But his Greatest was in May of 2025 when he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was Baptized in July. Therefore, 0ur family rejoices in knowing that Mom & Dad are in the arms of Our Lord. He was a member of White Springs Baptist Church and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Pallbearers will be Jason Weaver, Joseph Weaver, Brian Graham, Brad Minton, Andrew Willis, Derek Graham
Honorary Pallbearers Rick Marbut, Mark Weaver, Jeff Morgan, Dwight Allen.
The Family would like to Thank Special Friends Tonya Morgan and Brenda Hamby. Caregivers Carol Pooley and Chastity Bowden
Flowers will be accepted
Services will be at Rominger Funeral Home Manchester, Ky on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2 PM. Rev. Mitchell Ball will be presiding. Graveside services for Masonic Burial Rites will be conducted at the Weaver Cemetery in Sexton Creek, Kentucky. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Friday, March 6, 2026 after 1 PM at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel.
On Sunday March 8th @ 2 PM we will have a Celebration of life for both Jerry and Irene at White Springs Baptist in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Rominger Funeral Home.
