Harold McArthur “Sharky” Weaver, 81, of Hickory passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at UNC Blue Ridge Morganton, following a period of declining health.
Harold was born April 24, 1942 in Burke County to the late CD Weaver and Lucretia Whitener Weaver. He was a member of First Baptist Church Hildebran, where he loved working in the kitchen and growing his relationship with Jesus. Harold was a people person and loved being around his friends and family. He served in the Kiwanis Club for five years and served as president for one year.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn W. Williams Carpenter, Louise W. Yoder Huss, L.N. Weaver, Shuford Weaver, Noel Weaver, Lamar Weaver, Mayo Weaver, Loree W. Greenhill, Iris W. Swink, and Paul Weaver.
He is survived by his wife Vicka Bryant Weaver; daughter, Courtney Helms and husband Trinity; granddaughters, Aliyah Story and husband Logan, and Kinley Helms; great-grandchildren, Magnolia Story and Shep Story; sister-in-laws, Christel Weaver and Myrtle Weaver Dale; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church Hildebran with Pastor Cory Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends on Friday prior to the service from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Hildebran at PO Box 220 Hildebran, NC 28637.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.
I’m so sorry Vicka for your loss. I will miss my friend Shark. But I know I will see him again one day and we can pick up our conversation where we left off talking ball and praising the Lord.
Going to miss you and those wild stories my friend.
Dear Aunt Vicka, I’m so sorry to see Uncle Harold go, but I know he is at peace. Thank you for being the most loving, caring, kind wife to my Uncle. I cannot imagine anyone else being there for him but you. You are a blessing.
Vicka and family please know that you are in my prayers and I have continually been in my prayers. The Joy Sunday school Class has been so blessed to have you and Harold they are part of our class. No matter what was going on in your lives? You were always faithful to First Baptist Church Hildebran. That speaks volumes to me, putting CHRIST First. Much love and blessings to you.
Vicka, I second Lisa’s comment. We have celebrated you since the day you married Uncle Harold. He could not have brought a finer person into our family. I know your heart is broken and you miss him terribly. We know he is now in Jesus presence and fully healed.
Sharky, you are gonna be missed by so many folks who loved you dearly! The Hildebran High School class of ‘58 will certainly miss you at our monthly luncheons . RIP… dear friend!
Nancy & Dave Cook
What a wonderful legacy Harold Weaver leaves for his family and friends. Vicka was a wonderful wife and friend! Much love and sympathy for Vicka and family.
Vicka I’m so sorry about Uncle Harold I will miss him dearly but I know he’s in a better place may God comfort you during. Your time of loss and keep you in his care
I am sorry for your loss. I had no idea he had passed til last night. Trust God to help you through the days ahead. He is the Comforter
To Sharky’s family, so very sorry for your loss. I knew him years ago when I was young and he actually rescued me from a bump up I had with my car. He was always such a fine gentlemen and I would always enjoy seeing him and talking w/him at Kathryn’s. (that was a long time ago). Prayers to the family.
We were so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. With everything he went through in the last few years, he truly showed us what a strong man he was. We will miss seeing him at church. Vicka and family, we know you miss him tremendously, but you know you will see him again in the most beautiful place that is unimaginable to us now. You have been in our thoughts and prayers.