Graham Haywood Weant

Mr. Graham Haywood Weant, 93, of Tupelo, MS and formerly of Salisbury, NC passed away July 20, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Salisbury, NC on August 8, 1916 to the late Alexander Weant and Annie Shoaf Leonard Weant, he was a graduate of Boyden High School. He attended Catawba College to pursue a music degree and then attended The University of Miami to finish his studies in music. Mr. Weant was an excellent salesman working for Owens-Illinois for many years and employed in various states. He was later a top salesman for Gibson Container before he retired at age 88. He was an inventor and held several patents, one which was developed during World War II to help with the war movement. Mr. Weant was an avid golfer and longtime member of Tupelo Country Club, and he loved all sports. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tupelo, MS, and while living in Salisbury was active at First Baptist Church. He often sang solos for his church and taught Sunday School at whatever church he was attending. Mr. Weant was a 32nd degree Mason. He was a true southern gentleman and will be missed by all that knew him. Mr. Weant was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva Weant Peeler and his brother, Howard Weant, as well as a half sister, Duette Leonard Kincade. Mr. Weant leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 71 years, Hazel Edna Doss Weant. Surviving are his children: John A. Weant of Lexington ,TN; Carol E. Weant of Salisbury, NC; and David A. Weant and wife Nell of Germaintown, TN; a sister, Edith Weant Peeler of Salisbury, NC; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all whom he loved dearly. A graveside service will be held on Monday (July 26) at 12:00 noon at Rowan Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Kenneth Lance officiating. The family will see friends at Summersett Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until time to be taken to the cemetery. . Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, c/o Juvenile 222 South Church St., Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Weant family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Graham Haywood Weant

August 8, 1916 - July 20, 2010