James Lee DeWeese, 73, of Hazel Green passed away on Thursday.
James was a 1964 graduate of Hazel Green High School, served in Vietnam while in the United States Army, and had retired from the Huntsville Times after 33 years of employment. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, Alabama football, and was a member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles and the National Rifle Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskel & Opal DeWeese, and by his twin sons, Kurt & Keith DeWeese.
Surviving family members include his daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne & Chan Perkins; His son and daughter-in-law, Brad & Amy DeWeese; His four grandchildren: Chander & Kaitlyn Perkins, Paisley DeWeese, and Sadie DeWeese; His sister, Linda Wilson. He is also survived by a nephew, many cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 until 8pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 2pm at the funeral home with Bro. Randy Pyle officiating. Burial will follow in Plainview Cemetery.
Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
