Robert John Weir

Funeral services for Robert “Bob” John Weir, 88, of Rayville, were held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Brown-Holley Chapel, Rayville, with Rev. Dan Stansbury officiating.

Interment followed at the Antioch Cemetery, Rayville, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.

Mr. Weir was born February 29, 1936, in Chicago, IL, and passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, in Rayville. He was a retired firefighter and veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Fire Fighters Union Local #2 in Chicago, IL. 

Mr. Weir is preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Kaye DelRio; parents, Martin and Mary Weir; sisters, Florence Hamilton, Lorriane Johnson; brothers, Chester “Chibby” Weir and Martin “Lefty” Weir Jr; and special aunt, Rose Parks.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Barbara Brown Weir; children, Vickie Lynn Ray and husband, Eddie, Tammy Renee Fife and husband, Bryan, and Wendy Nicole Donald and husband, Jason; son-in-law, Terry DelRio; brother-in-law, James Brown; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Mark Hall, Robert Fulton, Roy Hall, Nick Fife, Cody Fife and Nathan Hall.

Honorary pallbearers were Josh Gwin, John Fulmer, and Timmy Jinks.

Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.