Junior Weatherly

Junior Weatherly, born on July 8, 1944, in the Pleasant Site community of McNairy County, Tennessee, was the beloved son of the late Alvin Richard and Lois Marie Hopkins Weatherly. A member of the Piney Grove Church of God, Junior also attended Center Ridge Pentecostal Church of God, where his faith remained an integral part of his life. He cherished attending church services.

Junior served as a supervisor at River Heights Manufacturing, showcasing his strong work ethic and commitment. He also embraced the life of a farmer, nurturing crops and tending to his cattle, which he took great pride in. He had a passion for landscaping, often found pressure washing sidewalks and siding to beautify his surroundings and others.

In his leisure time, Junior enjoyed bird hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, gardening, and raising chickens. Known for his warm and engaging personality, he never met a stranger and relished the opportunity to connect with others. Many fondly remember him sitting on his front porch in a rocking chair, savoring a good cup of coffee, a cigarette and a quiet moment.

Above all, his greatest love was for his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose legacy will continue through them.

Junior Weatherly departed this life on September 3, 2025, in Bethel Springs, Tennessee, at the age of 81. He leaves behind his wife, Brenda Weatherly; his son, Terry Weatherly and wife Becky; son-in-law, Bobby Gee; four grandchildren: Danny Gee and wife Brittney along with their family, Michelle Bowen and husband Jimmy along with their family, Hannah Weatherly, and Jake Weatherly; three great-grandchildren: Jessey Speck, Trevor Gee and wife Katie, and Kylie Bowen; a special family friend, Joseph Boggs;

five sisters: Mary Helen Dicks, Martha Frances Murry, Lola Mae Weatherly, Linda Jo McCracken, Betty Jane Miller; two brothers: Charles Edward Weatherly and Jimmy Lynn Weatherly; stepson, Mike Rowland and wife Janiece along with their family - Mikaela Pearce and husband Parker, Macey Bargas and husband Will; stepdaughter, Beth McDonald and husband Bobby along with their family, Sarah and Mason McDonald; and a host of extended family and friends

In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his first wife, Shelby Jean Burkeens Weatherly; his daughter, Beverly Denise Gee; a sister, Willia Dean Walls; and two brothers, Delbert Lee Weatherly and David Arnold Weatherly.

Junior Weatherly’s spirit and kindness will always be remembered by all who knew him.