Obituary of Charles Hubert Weathers

Charles Hubert Weathers departed this life on October 3, 2020 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 61. He was born January 17, 1959 to James Thomas Weathers and Charlotte (Ferrel) Weathers in Osceola, Arkansas. On July 21, 1984 he married Beverly (Bell) Weathers of Doniphan at the Doniphan United Methodist Church. She survives. Also surviving are daughter Carli (David) Stokes, grandchild Noah Stokes and mother-in-law Marilyn Bell, all of Doniphan, sister Retha (Eddie) White of Truman, Arkansas and brother Jim (Cheryl) Weathers of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Charles attended Blytheville High School where he played football for the Blytheville Chickasaws. In 1982 he graduated from Arkansas State University with a BSA in agronomy. He was a brother for the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity there. His major occupation was vehicle sales. Possessing a spirit of community service, he served as president and zone chairman of the local Lions Club, worked as a lay leader at Doniphan Methodist Church and in a grief support group. For several years he provided DJ services for a variety of local functions. For his service he was recognized as the VFW Man of the Year in 1998 and Citizen of the Year in 2001. He was a Cardinal Nation fan and cheered for the KC Chiefs. Charles was also an avid Doniphan Sports booster and was the in-house voice for the Dons and Donettes for many seasons. Charles handled his illness just like he handled everything in his life - with positivity and a deep faith in his walk with God. He always found the good in things and people and wanted to “Be the Blessing.” Visitation for Charles Weathers will be held at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan from 4 - 6 PM on Tuesday, October 6 with the funeral immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Doniphan United Methodist Church, 305 Plum Street in Doniphan, MO 63935 or UCAN at 1899 North Westwood, Suite C PMB 172, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.