Gary Weston

Gary A. Weston, son of Edward “Jiggs” Weston & Christine (Aldred) Weston, was born April 14, 1952 in Anna, IL. He departed this life Saturday morning, April 24, 2004, at 2:10 AM at the St. Louis University Medical Center. At the time of his passing, Gary had attained the age of 52 years & 10 days. Gary was united in marriage to Nina E. (Whiteside) on December 16, 1972 in Mounds, IL. She survives. Other survivors include: His Mother – Christine Weston of Metropolis, IL; a Son – Richard N. Weston of Granite City, IL; 2 Daughters – Rachel A. Weston of Honolulu, Hawaii and Elizabeth E. Weston of Vienna, IL; 5 Grandchildren – Trey, Derek, Heather, Dalton, & Parker; 2 Brothers – Ben & Jan Weston of Vienna, IL & Ed & Susan Weston of Cape Girardeau, MO; a Sister – Melinda & Ron White of Austin, TX; His Mother-in-Law – Marilyn Whiteside of Vienna, IL; a host of Nieces, Nephews, other relatives & many friends. Gary was preceded in death by his Father, Edward Weston. Gary was a 1970 graduate of the Meridian High School. He retired in May 2002 with 30 years service with the Illinois Dept. of Corrections. He had attained the rank of Correctional Captain in 1990 and then was promoted to the rank of Southern Team Leader for Standards & Accreditation. He was a member & certified auditor with the American Correctional Association and the Illinois Correctional Association. Additionally, Gary was a member of the Correctional Accreditation Managers Association. Gary was presently employed by Dyn Corp International with the United Nations as an International Police Office/Corrections serving in Kosovo. Gary was a member of the Cairo Baptist Church. He locally attended the Gilead Church near Simpson, IL. Gary was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman. He especially enjoyed golfing, tennis, basketball, hunting & fishing. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, April 26, 2004, at 2 PM at the Gilead Church near Simpson, IL. Interment will be in the Gilead Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 PM Sunday at the Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna, IL. and from 8 AM – 2 PM Monday at the Gilead Church. Memorials may be made to the Gilead Church (Kosovo Children’s Fund) c/o Steve Kerley, 260 Gum Springs Road, Simpson, IL 62985.

Gary Weston

April 14, 1952 - April 24, 2004