John Monroe Weaver's Obituary
Weaver, John Monroe, of Bellbrook, age 82, born March 29, 1943, in Columbus, passed away unexpectantly on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Miami Valley Hospital-South in Centerville.
John is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Weaver. He is survived by his loving wife of five years, Beverly Ames Weaver; three siblings, Barbara Weaver (Joan Martin), Richard Weaver (Patti Christensen), Marti Scrivens (Nigel); three sons, Christopher Orndorff (Virginia), Brian Weaver (Laura), and Kevin Weaver; one daughter, Courtney Whitt (Steve); one step-daughter, Amanda Ames; six grandchildren, David Orndorff, Mary Orndorff, Caetey Whitt Boyd (Tim), Christopher Whitt (Merridith), Alena Weaver, Ian Weaver; two nephews, Christopher Mably (Jennifer Roberts) and David Scrivens (Bogdana); one great-grandchild, Adalena Boyd; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Violett Mably, Liam Scrivens, Milo Scrivens, and Sophie Scrivens.
John graduated from Colonel White High School in Dayton in 1961, where he was the senior class president and an all-city football player. He graduated from Ohio State University with a social work degree. During college, he worked at the Training Institute of Central Ohio (TICO) in Columbus as a guard for the incarcerated young offenders. This helped him prepare for his future in social work and helped pay for his tuition. After graduation, John was hired by the Dayton YMCA as the inner-city community outreach director for youth programming, during a tense and challenging time of the 1960s. He later became the executive director for one of the City of Dayton Priority Boards responsible for all community-assisted programs in the Dayton View area. John went into sales that save lives working with LION Apparel, spending nearly 40 years in the protective clothing industry, ensuring that firefighters from all over the country had proper protective gear for their life-saving efforts.
He will be forever remembered for his contagious smile, his laughter, his stories, his acts of kindness, and his inclusive manner of drawing people in. He lit up any room he walked into with his smile, his wit, and his undying caring for everyone he met and knew. John was extraordinarily devoted to his family and friends. Once retired, John was able to prioritize family time over everything else. He made sure he was there to support his grandchildren’s activities and events, even when he didn’t feel well. His selflessness will never be forgotten. He loved to host big events, especially Christmases and birthdays. He always told his wife, Beverly, how much he loved her, how special she is, and how beautiful she is. John and Beverly enjoyed over five precious years being married as confidants and inseparable best friends. They were always smiling and laughing, talking for hours at meals, and celebrating their new love after both losing spouses. He will be sorely missed.
A memorial mass will be held at 2 pm on Friday, October 24, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Centerville. A reception will immediately follow in the fellowship hall at the church. Conner & Koch Funeral Home in Bellbrook is serving the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be made at www.connerandkoch.com.
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