Byron Jackson Weaver

Byron J. Weaver, 68, of Clarks Summit passed away peacefully at home on December 20.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late E.B. "Ted" Weaver and Ann Jackson Weaver and grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Byron H. Jackson.  He is survived by his sister, Samantha, Clarks Summit, his son Jackson Lee Weaver, Clemson, SC and daughter Nicki Avant, St. George, SC.

Byron was a graduate of Abington Heights, Keystone Junior College and the University of Scranton.  He worked for Dobbs House/Delta Airlines, Keystone Junior College in Admissions, and Sandvik Steel as a Regional Sales Manager for the Welding and Wire Division.  Byron enjoyed the years he lived on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, SC before returning to Clarks Summit in retirement.  In his youth, Byron was active in the Boy Scouts of America and, like his father, was a HAM radio operator having passed his FCC licensing exam while in the fourth grade.  He loved fishing at Chapman Lake, cooking, and was a prolific teller of humorous tales.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Schautz Memorial Chapel at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Avenue, Scranton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Keystone College or a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 .