Weldon Bland Kerby, Jr.
November 20, 1939 ~ June 23, 2017
Funeral services for Weldon Bland Kerby, Jr., age 77, of Grapeland will be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon Monday, the 26th day of June, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Grapeland. Rev. Tim Allen,Rev. Chuck Bratz and Rev. Todd Nivens will officiate. Interment will follow in the Parker Cemetery. Friends are cordially invited for visitation with the family from noon until two o'clock prior to the service. Mr. Kerby passed away Friday, the 23rd day of June, 2017 at his residence. Weldon Kerby was born on the 20th day of November, 1939 in Wink, Texas to Weldon Bland Kerby, Sr. and Lela (Barnett) Kerby. He was a faithful Christian and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Grapeland. He attended Southwest School of Printing and was the owner of Grapeland Messenger and Grapeland Printing for over 30 years. Mr. Kerby was also a member of several organizations including Grapeland Lodge 473, Lions Club, Grapeland Jaycees, Grapeland City Council, Texas Press Association, Grapeland Volunteer Fire Department and E.M.S..
Weldon Kerby is preceded in death by his brother, James Sidney Kerby.
Mr. Kerby is survived by his wife, Sandra (Herod) Kerby of Grapeland; daughter, D'Linda Mahaffey and husband Wayne of Grapeland; son, Jeff Kerby and wife Evelia of Grapeland; sister, Frances (Kerby) Mason and husband Jack of San Marcos; sister-in-law, Lauren Kerby of Daytona Beach; grandchildren, Rachel (Mahaffey) Huff, Michael Mahaffey, Miranda Kerby; great grandsons, Cash Huff, Hayes Huff and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Ben Childress, David Swanson, Troy Pennington, Chance Huff, Michael Mahaffey, Cary Mason, Dan Lee Cravenand Gary Raines. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Deacons of First Baptist Church in Grapeland.
Funeral services for Weldon Bland Kerby, Jr. are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Weldon gave me first widespread exposure doing the weather for the Messenger in early 1991 before there was any such thing as Facebook or social media. He was a great man with a beautiful sense of humor and I was blessed to know the man. He knew Jesus as his personal savior so we’ll get to see him in Heaven. But oh will he be missed on Earth. May God richly bless Weldon Kerby and his family. RIP.
Sandra and family , so sorry to hear about Weldon, he was such a joy to know and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Weldon was such a sweet and special man who always had a smile on his face. God bless each and everyone of you..
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We are thinking of you during these difficult times. We are here for you and your family, now and forever.
From The Kocian & The Ruiz Families
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Kerby always had smile on his face. It was a joy to have known him.
Mr Kirby was an icon in Grapeland whom touched many live. Prayers for the family.
A Hope and Honor Cross Standing Easel was sent on June 25, 2017
Dear Friend, thank you for the years of memories, You are forever in our hearts..
Troy and LaWanda Pennington
Sandra, Special thoughts of care, concern and condolence are with you at this time of loss. You are one of the kindest, sweetest ladies I’ve ever known. You and Weldon have been very special for the many years of our acquaintance, and this specialness is multiplied many times over in the case of your friendship with my parents, Blessings, Love and Peace…Roger Bryant
Sandra, Red and I were so sorry to hear about Weldon. Know that all of you are in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
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Words cannot express how sad I am at Mr. Kerby’s passing. He was a wonderful man and unknowing mentor to those of us who followed him into the community newspaper business. His warmth and openness to share both his knowledge and his smiles made him a one of the “good guys” to learn from. The world is a little sadder today. My thoughts and prayers are with his immediate and extended family today. Barry & Suzanne Sharp
Sandra and Family,
I am so sad for your loss of Weldon. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Blessings,
Lynda Jones
Mrs. Kerby I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I love you and your husband you are both wonderful people. If there is anything I can ever do for you please let me know. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.
I loved Weldon as a mentor and a friend. Some of my fondest memories were working for him and Sandra at the Grapeland Messenger. He taught me a lot about life. My heartfelt prayers for him and his family. May he Rest In Peace.
I loved Weldon as a mentor and a friend. Some of my fondest memories were working for him and Sandra at the Grapeland Messenger. He taught me a lot about life. My heartfelt prayers for him and his family. May he Rest In Peace.
Weldon was a joy to work with at The Dallas Morning News. He had a million dollar smile always. He dearly loved his wife, daughter and that noisy hot rod of his. May he rest in Peace.