God did one of the many wonderworking things that He does best, and He loaned us Mr. Henry Weston, for a wonderful period of time. Henry Weston departed this life the way he lived it, making life decisions while holding the Master’s hand. Eighty-five years later, he entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, after spending a period of time at the Veteran’s Medical Center & Veteran’s Community Living Center (CLC), in Columbia, SC. Henry Weston was born on September 29, 1936, in Hopkins, SC. He was the third of six children born to the late Warren and Francina Tucker Weston.
Mr. Henry Weston, affectionately known as Bocat, attended the Richland County Public School System prior to entering the United States Army, in 1953. He was a Veteran of the Korean War, where he served as a Combat Engineer until 1959. Mr. Weston was employed by SMI Owen Steel for 34 years. In addition to his 34 years of dedicated service at Owen Steel, he was a supportive person who took it upon himself to be an advocate and mentor for his fellow workers.
Mr. Weston led a spiritual life and served faithfully as a deacon, most recently at St. John Baptist Church, in Hopkins, South Carolina. Deacon Weston was a strong man with a strong sense of pride and courage. He was a tall man of statue who walked very tall through his life. When he walked into a room, he had a commanding presence that was graceful and effortless. Deacon Weston was meticulous and stylish. He loved his trademark hats and wore them well. Deacon Weston was a good-hearted, friendly, caring, and a nurturing man with a good sense of humor that sustained him until the end.
Deacon Henry Weston was predeceased by his parents, Warren and Francina Tucker Weston; and four siblings, Warren Weston Jr., Mattie Belle Nixon, Catherine Sugarfoot Wesley, and Charles Leroy Weston.
Deacon Henry Weston leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Alberta B. Weston, of Hopkins, SC.; seven children, Mattie N. (Wendell) Suber, of Hopkins, SC, Barbara A. Luke of Holbrook, MA, Zina B. Stuckey, of Atlanta, GA, Cynthia B. Hamilton, of Hopkins, SC, Russell O. Brown Sr., of Hopkins, SC, Frederick E. (Bridget) Brown, Sr., of Atlanta, GA, and Audrey R. Brown, of Columbia, SC; one brother, David (Earlene) Weston, of Columbia, S.C.; five sisters-in-law, Patricia Gray, Mary Davis, Amie (Henry) Montgomery, Beverly Adams, and Lottie Adams; many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends, all of whom will miss him dearly and remember him fondly.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to any veteran’s organizations.
No more Pain no more Suffering. Rest Easy let Your Spirit Shine on All of Us. Will be Truly Missed .
To the Weston FAMILY we are sorry to hear about your lost keep your hands in God hands an everything will ,be alright
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Weston Family.Our thoughts and prayers are with y’all.🙏🏽
Deacon Richard &Angelia Coard and family.
Sorry for to hear about Bocat, he will be greatly missed, on behalf of the McMillian Family, Mildred, Bomack, Cynthia, Debbie, Tony, and Bruce, we send our love, and praying God’s continued peace
On behalf of Pastor Sammy and Mary Wade, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences on the transitioned of Deacon Henry Weston from this earth to be with the Lord that he served while he walked this earth. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of your lost but God gain. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD” Take comfort—those who love will be reunited in eternity. The Weston family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tr.ust God in all things
Sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Weston. May God bless and comfort your family at this difficult time.
Condolences 🙏 to the family of Deacon Henry Weston.
The Mack Family was saddened to hear of his passing. May you continue to keep his legacy alive. Take comfort in knowing he was a true friend to Junior Mack. And you have our deepest sympathy. A Good Man , Deacon Weston
The Mack Family was saddened to hear of his passing. May you continue to keep his legacy alive. Take comfort in knowing he was a true friend to Junior Mack. And you have our deepest sympathy. A Good Man , Deac!
Rest In Peace. You were a true friend to my Daddy. You never forgot him and came frequently to visit him when he was no longer driving. I’m saddened to hear of your transition. I know my Daddy extended his hand and said I’m glad to see you again Dear Friend. To the family his job is complete, may you find peace!
My Condolences to the family of Mr. Weston. I am so happy to have the opportunity to help care for Mr Weston. He was truly one of a kind. Always signing and smiling. Always with a positive attitude no matter how bad he was feeling. He would always talk about his family and how he would adopt me as his “daughter” He would call me “My Lisa” I am truly going to miss this wonderful man with a genuine soul.
To know him is to love him. May his soul Rest In Peace.
I am so glad that I had an opportunity to get to know Deacon Weston. . He was one of the very best men that I knew. We often times talked about Sunday dinners, he even shared a few recipes with me. He always had a great attitude. He was a God fearing man that loved his family dearly.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.