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Walter David Weddington, 91, of Mooresville, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born on August 23, 1925 in Rowan County, NC, to the late Frank Weddington and Anie Karriker Weddington. Mr. Weddington was a 1943 graduate of Landis High School and a veteran who served in the US Navy. He was a Certified Master Watchmaker, who "worked in timepieces" from 1945-2015. He also served the community as a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service. Walter loved playing with his hit-n-miss engines, mainly because he loved nothing better than tackling a problem that couldn’t be solved—and solving it. He was always quick with a quip; his humor sparkled; he gave great hugs; no one was a stranger, just a friend he hadn’t made yet; he was always a cup low on coffee; he tried to stay away from water; it’d rust his pipes. How are you doing today, Walter. "If I was any better I’d have to be twins, and the world can’t handle two of me." With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he brought joy with his humor, spread love with his hugs, and always sought a way to be of service. "When the day comes I don’t help somebody I can help, that’s the day they put me in the ground." He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Doris Clinard Weddington; sisters Sarah W. McDaniel, Lurlie W. McNeely, Mary Edith W. Brown, brother Howard C. Weddington; and son-in-law Dave Grimm. He is survived by his children David Weddington and wife Wilma, and Elizabeth Weddington Grimm; grandchildren Margaret Elizabeth Lefbom and husband Chris, and Sarah Roella Mellnik. He is also survived by great-grandsons Spencer William and Quinn David Lefbom, who were the lights of his life; sister-in-law Margaret C. Carrigan; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 29, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, at Park Ave United Methodist Church with Pastor Vickie Wilson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Prospect Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Park Ave United Methodist Church, 648 W. Park Ave, Mooresville, NC 28115. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Weddington family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Walter David Weddington

August 23, 1925 - September 26, 2016