Paul Emerson Weaver

Mr. Paul Emerson Weaver passed away on February 27, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on April 21, 1936 in Powell, Ohio to the late Dalton and Edith (Leach) Weaver. Family and Trucking was his life. Paul served as a long-time Vice President of Watkins Motor Lines and Past Chairman and Board Director Emeritus of Southern Motor Carriers (SMC3).

He will be greatly missed by his son, Paul R. Weaver (Tiffany); grandson, Paul R. Weaver II (Lauren); siblings, Steve Weaver (Judy), Sandy Klausing (Ronald), and Wallace Duane Weaver (Mary Louise); and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by the love of his life for 59 years, Donna Berry Weaver; infant sister, Susan and sisters Shirley and Jean.

The family would like to thank Mary Wolfe and Home Instead for their years of service and companionship to Paul as their care team supported both he and Donna during the later years of life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in Paul’s name to the Florida Presbyterian Homes, 16 Lake Hunter Dr., Lakeland, FL 33803, or to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 3470 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33805.