Harry Weems

I did not know Mr. Weems, but I do know his son Shawn who attends our church. I had just a short conversation with Shawn as I went to visit and pay my respects to Shawn, his wife Trish, the extended family and of course, his mother Mary. Shawn was in good spirits and at peace in knowing that this is how his Dad Harry would have wanted to leave this world and have his homecoming with his Savior and Lord.

Shawn stated that he had a great relationship with his father, and that they did many things together and that he would miss the advice that he often sought from his Dad. He went on to say, that he only wished he had gotten one last piece of advice from him before he went to be with the Lord. However, we both quickly agreed that Shawn had gotten something much better – Shawn had a lifetime of advice from a wonderful and close relationship he had with his Dad. Harry has left, but his legacy, wisdom, and spirit will live on through his son Shawn.

Shawn also stated that his Dad in these latter years had “mellowed” and kindled a much closer and intimate relationship with his Savior. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:8) and that is exactly what happened with Harry and is a great testimony of the love our Savior has for His children.

Shawn and Trish are an incredible couple and as a pastor, I find these things to be the hardest to deal with personally. It is something that always has a profound effect and someone you know is feeling great pain and loss of someone they love very much. My thoughts and many prays go out to the Weems family and ask God’s peace to overwhelm them.

Obituary: Harry Weems 01-20-2010

Mr. Harry Weems, age 74, Jonesborough, laid down his body and went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Mr. Weems was a native of Washington County and son of the late Wilbur & Helen Worley Weems. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Bennett and one brother, Worley Weems. He was member of Jonesborough United Methodist Church. Mr. Weems was a Manager of Jonesboro Insurance Agency for 30 years. He was a volunteer fireman and refereed for TSSAA. He was co-chairman for the original Jonesborough Days Committee and a member of Emmaus Community. He was also a member of Civitan Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Graybeal Weems, Jonesborough; three children, Renee Bennett, Carol Weems, and Shawn Weems and wife, Trish, all of Jonesborough; one brother, Lew Weems, Knoxville; two sisters, Sharon Hutchens and Thea Smith, both of Jonesborough; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Willie Weems; and several nephews and nieces.