Richard B. Weldon, Jr.
CHAPIN – Richard B. Weldon, Jr. (Dicky), 58, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Generations in Batesburg, SC, after losing his battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease for 2 ½ years. Dicky was born in Bamberg, SC, on February 9, 1954 and was the oldest son of Dick and Deanie Weldon of Chapin, SC.
Dicky graduated from Chapin High School in 1972 where he played football, baseball and ran track. He attended Coastal Carolina, was an avid Gamecock Fan and loved music. He was an excellent drummer and played all over the Southeast.
Dicky is survived by his son, Coleman, the love and joy of his life of Ballentine, SC; ex-wife, Cathy Coleman Weldon of Ballentine, SC; his parents of Chapin, SC; brothers, Steve (Debra) of Brentwood, TN and John (Terry) of Chapin, SC; nephews, Dean and Ben Weldon of Florence, SC; nieces, Lindsay and Sommer Grace Weldon of Brentwood, TN.
The family would like to thank Hammie Nix, Director at Generations in Batesburg to include the entire staff as well as Southern Care Hospice.
Friends may visit at any time at the home of Dick and Deanie at 528 Lake Tide Drive in Chapin, SC.
Funeral services will be conducted by Reverend Albert Cox and Reverend Paul Allen at Chapin United Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
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November 26, 2012
Donna and Steven Howie
Dear Dick and Deanie and John,
Steve and I just heard about the passing of Dickie and are very saddened to hear of your loss! He was always a happy soul with a great sense of humour! He will be very missed and know he's playing the drums in heaven!!! We haven't kept in touch but will always remember the good ole days and how much fun we all had out at the lake house in Chapin! Our prayers and hugs are with you all!
November 21, 2012
Janet Padgett
Coach Weldon and Miss Deannie,
I met your Dickie at LR High. Those were such simple times. Dickie and I were good friends and had so many wonderful, mutual friends. I was thinking of Dicky this past weekend, not knowing that the Lord and called him home. I have nothing but great things to remember about our times at LR (Go Diamond Hornets), our crowd was really a great group of fun loving folks. I will never forget his laugh. What a character.
May the Lord keep you close in His arms during this holiday season, Blessed be the Lord.
Janet Padgett
November 21, 2012
Alton Hutto
I just found out about Dickie's passing and thought about our friendship in Bamberg before he moved to Columbia. He was my friend and I always enjoyed spending the night at his house when we were little boys. I'm sorry to hear this news. Coach Weldon and Mrs. Weldon you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
November 20, 2012
Dear Dick and Deanie,
So sorry to get the news of Dicky passing. You are certainly in my prayers. I know what you are goiing through because I have traveled that road. You may not remember but I baby sat for Dicky when you lived on faust street in Bamberg. Sorry I could not be with you at the service but I have been sick for the past 2 weeks.
Please know that you are in my prayers.
Bobby Clary
November 20, 2012
Sorry to hear about Dickie.....
Jeff & Dolores Gunter
November 20, 2012
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
November 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss of Dicky. I remember playing with him, his brothers and my siblings on Milton Lane and Wordsworth. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Mitchell
November 19, 2012
To Dick Weldon, his wife, Deanie and the entire Weldon family, I convey to all of you that each of you are in our prayers. We pray that the Lord will fullfil His promise of standing by you during this terrible lost of your son. The Lord's strength will be YOUR strength.
God Bless,
Rev. Charles & Betty Grooms
Bamberg Friends
November 19, 2012
Diane Price
November 19, 2012
My prayers are with all the family, He will be an angel in heaven, he loved all people
November 19, 2012
Im so sorry about your loss, he was a person that really cared about people, I went to school with him @ Chapin High School, I saw him only one time after, he thought alot of me and my sisters, he was a very caring person, =concerned and ask about all of us, God Bless him, Diane
November 19, 2012
Raymond. G. DeRienzo, Sr
Coach and Deanie, just heard of Dickie's passing, my prayers are with you both., we all have our memories of him when he was real young living in Bamberg, I'll keep you all in our prayers. Raymond G. DeRienzo, Sr.
November 19, 2012
so sorry to learn of dickie s passing i was a friend many years ago with k 95 rock i spent alot of time with dickie back when and my sister is cyndi from generations she talked about stick man and never said his name i am sorry for the families lost he was a gentleman and a sweetheart my deepest sympathy janet schofield
November 19, 2012
May God give each of you peace and comfort during this time. We love you all. All-Star Personnel, Inc.
November 19, 2012
To the entire Weldon Family you are in our prayers always remember our loss is Heaven's gain. Love & Peace to all of you. Tom and Wanda
November 19, 2012
Dick and Deanie, just found out this morning, Monday, about the passing of your son Dicky. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Wish we had known earlier because we would have been at the funeral today. God be with you. Marvin and Carole Sandifer, Lexington, NC..
November 19, 2012
I was a young high school girl when I met Dickie. I have been thinking about the many times we would drive from Columbia to the lake. He was a dear, funny friend and we shared many laughs. I will miss him dearly. Thinking of all of you.
Love-Kim Byers Randall
November 19, 2012
Julie and Bob Luce
So sorry for your loss. We remember Dickey's love for his music, the Gamecocks and that beautiful son, Cole. The day they brought Cole home from the hospital was something. Dickey was so proud. We'll miss him
November 19, 2012
CYNDI NEAL MORRIS
PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY,I WILL MISS HIM.
November 18, 2012
I am so sorry to read of Dicky's passing. Have just talked to Mother,and will pass on your address.
Mary Lib Buist Eubanks
Denmark,SC
November 18, 2012
David & Tina Bryant
We were so sorry to hear of Dickie's passing. May the Lord keep you all in is loving embrace in your time of grief and sorrow. Rembering all the music and fun times with Dickie over the years. His sense of humor and wonderful laugh will surely be missed. Rest in peace friend with Gods grace we shall meet again.
November 18, 2012
Julia Meredith
I'm so sorry to hear of Dickie's passing. My prayers are with the Weldons - may you find hope and strength!
November 18, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Weldon,
I was so sorry to hear of Dicky's passing. I have such fond memories of him from the times I kept him and his brothers when you traveled out of town for football games. I pray that God will give you strength to deal with your loss.
Gail Beckham Hornsby
November 18, 2012
Lisa Minick
I'm so sorry to hear of Dicky passing ... My prayers are with the entire family ,, there'll will never be another one like him .. Cabbage head
November 18, 2012
Delle Sherer
Sorry to hear about Dicky. I first met him when we both worked at the Fast Fare near the Yacht Cove. He will be missed. Love to the family.
November 18, 2012
Laurie McCullough Fowler
Rest in Peace! May God wrap his arms around all of you during this time of sorrow.
November 18, 2012
Gary Middlebrooks
My heart is sad today upon learning of Dickie's untimely death. He was so full of life. God has a plan for all of us. I can remember so many great times spent with Dickie. Our family's are so close. Coach, Mrs Weldon, Steve, and Big John. I have all of you in our prayers. May god lay his healing hands on all of you. Remembering all the great times and moments is something that no one can pry away from all of us. God bless Dickie's soul and the Weldon family.
November 18, 2012
Dicky, what a run we had--first boyfriend, we figured out real fast we loved each other to much for that-so we decided on best friends forever-I loved you right or wrong-had your back as you had mine-Please tell Ian hello and you guys rock that place out--I'll be seeing you--love you Deeanna
November 18, 2012
Mike and Wilma Ridge
Coach and Ms. Deannie,
Wilma and I want to extend our sincerest condolences to your family from ours in the loss of Dickie. I will always remember him following you out to the ball field.
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