J. Roy Weathersby

j. weathersby
J. Roy Weathersby, 75, died on August 13, 2011 at Clare Bridge of Asheville. Roy was preceded in death by his parents W.A. and Francis Weathersby of Memphis and his two brothers, Bill and Dick. He is survived by his wife, Lydia; his sons, Jim and Brad of Atlanta; his brother, Ray of Little Rock, Arkansas and their families. Roy was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, reared in Memphis and graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a degree in civil engineering. He went to Vanderbilt Law School and subsequently practiced Labor and Employment law throughout the U.S. His practice was based in Atlanta where he was a member of many professional organizations. In 1994, Roy and Lydia visited Asheville and decided to make Asheville their home. Roy loved the mountains, his Labrador Maggie, all things UT and the Atlanta Braves. He was a devout Christian, a Stephen minister and was a member of Mills River United Methodist Church. Since 2004 he battled multiple health problems with an unwavering faith. He was truly an amazing man. His death is sad in one way, inevitable in all ways and a peaceful end to a long and productive life. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24th at Mills River United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends for 30 minutes prior to the service and again at a reception following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mills River United Methodist Church or to The Craddock Center, PO Box 69, 947 Cherry Log Street, Cherry Log, GA 30522.

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  1. I had the good fortune to work with Roy on many unusual legal challenges and always appreciated his keen mind and counsel. My condolences to his family, however, I know that the angels are rejoicing at the homecoming of one of His saints.

  2. Our deepest sympathies to your family. Roy was a great lawyer and fine person and will be missed.
    Tom and Willene Asselin

  3. I was greatly saddened to hear about the passing of Roy; my prayers and thoughts go out to all family members who have suffered a great loss. Romans 8:28.

    Roy’s brother,Ray, is my brother-in-law.

    May God Bless Lida and the two sons.

    Sincerely,
    William C. Lindsey
    Pasadena, California

  4. To: Lydia & Family
    From: Jim & Francy Tschepl

    Roy was a gentle soul and we considered it an honor to call him friend. We will miss our time together. With prayers for God’s peace and comfort. God Bless You –
    With love from: Jim & Francy

  5. I extend my condolences to Roy’s family. Roy was a fine man and a superb lawyer. He was a mentor and friend who had a lasting influence on my life and career. I shall never forget him.

    Allen Willingham

  6. I called on Roy in his law practice from the mid 1990’s until his retirement and he was always generous with his time and wise perspective on things. We also re-connected after his retirement while working out at the Family Life Center at Second Ponce. He was so engaging and had such a wealth of knowledge in the labor and employment law field. My sympathies to his family. He will be missed.

  7. Thank you Roy for mentoring me as I began a career in labor law. I remember well learning about the real world of work, employment issues, representing clients, and legal research. I also remember the many fun times we had together. May you rest peacefully knowing that you touched many lives and were admired.

  8. Lydia,
    Feb. 2013,
    Met you when brought welcome package to you at High Vista. We have moved now by thinking about you and your husband and did search. Didn’t know. Sorry for your loss but know because of my mom what you and he went through with that awful disease. Let me know how you are doing.


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