Paul Edward Weaver, age 86, of Jackson, TN, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Elk River Health & Nursing Center. He was born on March 24, 1939 in Henderson, TN, son of the late Odell and Mildred Hurst Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a Baptist minister.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Gwen Southerland Weaver; sister, Ilaine Weaver; and brothers, Elmer Weaver, Eldon Wayne Weaver and Chester Weaver.

He is survived by his wife: Nina Beddingfield Weaver; daughters: Deborah (Roger) Simer and Cindy (Matthew) Wright; step-children: Jimmy (Liz) Beddingfield, Daniel (Joan) Beddingfield, Tracy (Jacqueline) Beddingfield, Carolyn (Michael) Hearlston and John (Ashley) Beddingfield; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sixteen step grandchildren; 34 step great-grandchildren; one step great-great grandchild; sister: Regina Weaver; brothers: Larry (Cathy) Weaver and Dennis (Mary) Weaver; and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitation with the Weaver family will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. with a time of Music and Memories from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home.

Visitation with the Weaver family will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Savannah, TN. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens of Hardin County.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Paul Edward Weaver.