William Leon WeldonI am a Veteran.

of Greenbrier, AR

April 29, 1935 - November 10, 2023

William Leon Weldon, (AKA) Nubs, Bubba, Papa or Uncle Buddy, 88, of Greenbrier, AR went to be with the Lord, November 10, 2023. He was born April 29, 1935 in Gabbyville, Georgia to William Henry and Mildred Weldon. William was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Carolyn Weldon; his son, Jimmy Dewayne Weldon and his parents.

Leon enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, but most of all spending time with his family. After retirement he enjoyed hanging out and drinking coffee with his retired friends in Greenbrier and also watching old westerns. He dedicated his life to the service of our country with 40 years of military service Active-duty Air Force, serving in the Korean War and in the Arkansas Air National Guard. He retired from the military as a MSGT E-7. He also worked Civil Service at the 314th Civil Engineer Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base for 33 years and retired as the Carpenter/Mason Shop Superintendent.

Leon is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Keesee (husband, Larry Keesee); grandson, Justin Weldon (wife, Jolene Weldon); granddaughter, Bridgett Tucker (Husband, Justin Tucker); grandson, Prestion Kennedy (wife, Cassidy Kennedy), granddaughter, Courtney Kennedy, step grandson, Andrew Keesee (wife, Alicia Keesee), step granddaughter, Elizabeth Fontanez (husband, Adrian Fontanez), five great-grandchildren; seven great-step grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Janice Mercer.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 11:30am at Needs Creek Baptist Church in Greenbrier. The visitation is one hour prior to the service at 10:30am. Burial will follow in Needs Creek Cemetery.

Online guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway

Service Information
Visitation
Needs Creek Baptist Church

Greenbrier,  AR 
11/16/2023 at 10:30am
Service
Funeral Service
Needs Creek Baptist Church

Greenbrier,  AR 
11/16/2023 at 11:30am

Cemetery/Interment
Needs Creek Cemetery

Greenbrier, AR 
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com