John William Weed Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John William Weed of Manton passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was 95. He was born to William and Lucinda (Williams) Weed on May 31, 1916 in Cadillac. He married the former Marilyn â€œMickiâ€ Miller on March 26, 1952 and she preceded him in death on March 2, 2007. He graduated from Cadillac High School and went on to serve the United States Army during World War II as a medic. After serving, John came back and attended Lee College in Tennessee where he received his associate\'s degree as well as his degree in Biblical Studies. While he was in college he pastored several mountain churches. John then moved to Wisconsin where he continued to pastor many churches and met his Wife, Micki. From there they moved to Colorado and Kansas. The couple moved back to Michigan where John served several churches until his retirement. He is survived by his nephew: Floyd (Meril) Kanipe of Cadillac; nieces: Carol Bos of Lansing, Joy (John) Rose of Illinois; many grand and great- grand nieces and nephews and a half brother Albert Weed of Louisiana. John also cared for 27 foster children. He was preceded in death by his wife as well as his son James Weed; 2 brothers: Lorenzo and Raymond Weed and a sister, Myrtle Weed Kanipe. Funeral services will be held 3:30 Pm Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Church of God on Burlingame Street in Cadillac with Bishop James E. Cossey, Bishop David Morrison, Reverend Usi Osadiaye and Reverend Ron Nicholas officiating and full military rites under the auspices of the Cadillac Area Honor Guard. Burial will be at Algoma Cemetery in Sparta, Michigan. Friends may meet the family from 2:30 PM until time of services at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God on Burlingame Street. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com

John William Weed

May 16, 1916 - October 22, 2011