George Weldon to turn 90

George Weldon

The family of George Weldon invites you to join in celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday, August 30, at the Graham Community Social Center from 2 to 4 p.m.

He was born August 30, 1925 to Harve and Florence (South) Weldon, near Barnard, Missouri.

He graduated from Horace Mann High School in Maryville, Missouri in 1943. George served in the U.S. Merchant Marines in World War II from 1944-1946. He served as chief store keeper aboard troop ships in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.

George has farmed in the Barnard and Graham, Missouri area and started his grain bin business in 1961, erecting over 1200 bins and 34 buildings. He has been a Graham Lions Club member since 1968. He built the Maitland Methodist Church in 1982 after the original building was destroyed by fire.

He has enjoyed pitching in 12 World Horseshoe Tournaments all over the U.S. and Canada, usually in the top classes.

He is father to Wanda Weldon Knauer, Fort Collins, Colorado and Kurby (Vickie) Weldon, Maryville, Missouri. He has two grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to the honoree at 17992 State Hwy A, Graham MO 64455.