Post date: Jan 16, 2015 5:27:20 PM
from The Jonesboro Sun
JONESBORO — Michael Shawn Weems, 54, of Jonesboro, died Jan. 1, 2015, at his home. He was Iota Theta Zeta number 565.
Michael was born and raised in Jonesboro, where he graduated high school and attended Arkansas State University. While in college, he pledged Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a skilled welder and for a time had his own business.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dana; his parents; and grandparents.
Michael's surviving family includes his children, Holly Weems Washington of Jonesboro and Kelsey Weems of Paragould; a sister, Amy Rice of Overland Park, Kan.; a brother, John Weems of Jonesboro; two grandchildren, Leon and Leaira Washington; and many other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Michael’s life was held Thursday, Jan. 8, in Grace Chapel of Woodard Funeral Service in Jonesboro with the Rev. Gregg Alexander officiating. Burial was in Caldwell Cemetery.