Max Edwin Weaver, 77, of Waco, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023, with his wife by his side.
A service in honor of Max’s life will be held Tuesday March 14, 2023, 10:00 am at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend, Waco, TX, with Pastor Ben McCleery officiating. Click here to view the services via livestream.
Graveside ceremony and burial will be held at West End Cemetery in Stephenville, TX at 3:00 pm
There will also be a visitation with the family on Monday evening, March 13, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Max was born June 29, 1945 in Memphis, TX. He grew up farming cotton with his family in the Texas panhandle and graduated Lakeview High School in 1963. He worked at the phone company before graduating the DPS Academy in 1968. Max patrolled the highways of the great state of Texas as a State Trooper for the next 28 years. Retiring from the DPS in 1996, he worked for the US Marshal’s Office another 16 years. Max was determined and capable to fix anything, for anyone. At home, he always had projects or a new invention to solve the day’s problem. He faithfully served Chalk Bluff Baptist Church and loved his church family. He was committed to his friends and never wanted to miss the church’s Senior Thursday domino game. He enjoyed afternoon drives with his wife and dogs, and valued any time spent with his grandchildren and their growing families. Max considered it his duty to provide for his family, serve his church, and protect and support his fellow Texans.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, L.T. (Preach) and Margaret Weaver; brother, David Weaver; daughter, Angela Beth Weaver.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dee Ann Runyon Weaver of Waco, TX; Four children: Kellie Carlson and husband Lyndell, Kris McCleery and husband Ben, all of Stephenville, TX, Kyle Weaver and wife Jackie of Waco, TX, Ashley White and husband Daniel of Austin, TX; Eight grandchildren: Seth Reding, Lane Carlson, Chase Carlson, Jordan McCleery, Morgan McCleery, all of Stephenville, TX, Jake Weaver of Liberty Hill, TX, Zachary Weaver of College Station, TX, Jessica Nelson of Austin, TX; Eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters: Carole Clark of Azle, TX, Ann Kennedy of Hedley, TX, Barbara Todd and husband Roy of Canadian, TX, Jeanne Ware of Waco, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Chalk Bluff Baptist Church, 5993 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX, 76705.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Dee Ann, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Max. May our God tightly embrace you and your family at this sad time. May you feel His love in the love of family and friends.
Love you.
Christine Montgomery.
Dee Ann, I am so so sorry my heart goes out to u and the family. I loved Max and always enjoyed visiting with u both and taltalking and laughing. I just cannot believe it my prayers go out to u and if there is anything,anything I can do please let me know
Dee Ann, I am very sorry about Max passing. He was a good friend. Both Donna and I enjoyed playing dominos with (and against) Max at Thursday’s seniors.
May God bless you and your family and give you the comfort a that only He can give
Jerry & Donna Davis
I’m very sorry to just now read of your husband’s passing Dee Ann. We will lift you up to the Lord for comfort and consolation.
DeeAnn and family, we are so very sorry for your loss of Max. Max was a great loving friend who would do anything for anyone, especially his family and friends. Max is now rejoicing in heaven, we all know we will be joined with Max one day in heaven. Prayers for peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead.
DeeAnn sending hugs and prayers for comfort for you and all of your family on the passing of Max. He was a special man who will be missed by many.
Dee Ann, Ashley and all of the Weaver Family, it is with great sadness that I write this.
You and Max have been on my prayer list for a long time.
Max was “One of a kind”, a great friend and pretty good story teller.
He will surely be missed.
I know that Max loved all of you.
I pray in Jesus name that HE will wrap his loving arms around all of you and give each one comfort.
Dear Jeannie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.
He had a very nice obituary, and sounded like such a good man.
Sincerest condolences.
Dee Ann, Ashley, Kyle and the rest of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the passing of Max. He was such a great example of how a person should love and care for bvhisfamily.
DEE ANN-CAROL_ANN_BARBARA_JEANNIE This is the hardest news I have I could have heard….Max was my hero. I can not remember my growing up days at Brice without the Weaver family being front and center. So many sweet memories. Preach cutting my meat and setting in his lap when the train in “Casey Jones” came around the bend, because I was so scared it would come out of the T.V. Mugs’ fried chicken. Knowing you all fills my heart. Wyvon Ponder Seal
Dee Ann, my deepest condolences for your loss. Jeanne, I am thinking of you and your sisters while grieving the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I so enjoyed Max being in my SS class at CBBC. It was truly a blessing. How he cared for DeeAnn was truly a loving thing to see. The way he cared for the church was also Amazing. I will always think of him in the summer heat mowing the “South Forty” at CBBC and in so many ways quietly serving. Sending Love.
Dee Ann and the Weaver Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of the times Max and I spent together both on and off the job. Max, you take care brother, we got it from here. Rest in Peace. Until we meet again.
My deepest condolences and prayers to Dee Ann, Ashley and all your families. We’ll forever cherish the memories of the friendship we all shared during our time in Waco and beyond. May Max rest in eternal peace.
Barbara and Jeanne and family so sorry for the loss of
Your brother, brother are very special especially when there so many girls , I didn’t know Max , may he rest in peace, love you both Sandra Perry Jackson
My sincere condolences to the family. I always enjoyed visiting with Max. Bill Paschall
So many will miss your precious face but I know you’re with the many incredible souls that once played football, ran with the best, and danced with all the pretty ladies. but you Max are leading the pack your precious soul will be building a beautiful mansion for all the Lakeview kids to gather around and talk about old days. The glorious Kingdom will only be enhanced with your presence. Say hi to Jesus and put in a good word for your friends. We will miss you but only for a moment. Dee Ann never doubt that he cherished you and honored you always. Walk with the assurance that you picked well. Love from a newer friend from Lakeview. A kinderd soul.