Carl Weaver

Taylor Funeral Home of Louisville announces the death and funeral services of Mr. Elbert Carl Weaver, age 90, of Friendship Church Road in Bartow, who died Tuesday evening, December 23, 2025, at his home.

Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 29, at the Old Bethel Baptist Church in Bartow with Rev. Larry Fincher officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services in the church on Monday. Pallbearers will be: Greg Barnes, Mason Barnes, Josh Lewis, Jason Little, Kim Truong, Boe Weaver, Allen Weaver and Alan Wasden. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 30, at the Cedar Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 1199 Cedar Creek Church Rd, Collins, GA 30421

A lifelong outdoorsman, he built his life and family around the swamps and saltwaters of old West Central Florida. Many that knew him could tell tales of adventures with him, as well as account for his many close calls and a steady stream of good luck, which seemed to eventually bring a laugh to all. His love and appreciation of the traditions of days long past, now live in the hearts of his family and friends. A “go-getter” (as he called himself), his work ethic was steadfast, and his family was his support, as he ran several businesses in various career fields over the years. With him, sleeping in was unheard of, and you would certainly be tired at day’s end. He believed in giving opportunities to others, and many could testify about his persistence in giving them a chance and making them believe they could be successful. Although he was not a man of many words, he made his words count, and his handshake was his unbreakable contract. He made sure his loved ones were taken care of, and providing was a hallmark of his character.

His retirement years brought him to Jefferson County, Georgia, where he found his farm home and a loving community, but he never actually retired. He grew in faith steadily all his life, but never as much as he did at home on the farm. Even in his final days, he would ask about farm chores and sing to the Lord.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Holland and Hollis Weaver; brother Sheldon Weaver; son, Elbert Carl Weaver, Jr.; and a son in-law, Danny Harris. He is survived by loving wife, Paula Weaver, of Bartow; daughter Sarah Harris, of Bartow; sons, Terry A. Weaver (Kathy) of Englewood, FL, Clois S. Weaver (Patty) of Bartow; stepdaughter, Robyn E. Clegg, of Toledo, OH; stepsons, Raymond E. Headley (Kayleen) of Live Oak, FL, Ryan L. Headley (Carrie) of Mac Farland, WI; 8 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 9 step-grandchildren; special loving brother, Macon Walden (Alma) of Louisville; loving caregiver Kathy Bynum (Gary) of Wadley; friend and former wife, Shirley Luplow of Bartow; his church family; and many friends.

Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Care of Louisville is in charge of arrangements.