Stephen Weatherford's Obituary
Stephen Weatherford, 70, of Decatur passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Stephen was born on February 8, 1943 in Decatur the son of John T. and Ruth (Estes) Weatherford. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy and was a retired from Firestone. He married Lillian LaHue on June 30, 1962 in Rhode Island.
Surviving are his wife; sons, Mike Weatherford (Brandy) of Niantic; John Weatherford (Lisa) of Decatur; daughter, Sarah Clark (Sheldon) of Decatur; brother, Larry Barry (Teresa) of Sebring, FL; sisters, Sarah Rickman of Decatur; Bonnie Durbin of Texas; Linda Barry of Decatur; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charles Danny Weatherford and Jim Weatherford, an infant brother and one infant sister.
Honoring Stephen’s wishes he will be cremated at Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory and a private family service will be held at a later date.
The family of Stephen Weatherford is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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