Remembering Hershal Anthony “Tony” Weeks

Mr. Tony Weeks, 84 of Leesville, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024. A 1957 graduate of Leesville High School, Mr. Weeks was known for gardening, cooking, telling stories, jokes and pulling pranks on his sister Moner (Mona). He was the best listener and helped others when he could, loved to visit and share a meal with family and friends. We miss him, especially his playful and lighthearted way. 

Visitation and funeral Services for Mr. Weeks were Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Leesville, with Sister Helene Youngblood officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Hill Cemetery in Leesville under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Weeks is preceded in death by his mother and father, Gladys and Arno Weeks, his beloved sister and brother-in-law, Mona and Jack Maddox, his nephews Shayne and Derrek Maddox, his best friend, Wayne Westmoreland, and other close friends and family. 

He is survived by his great-niece, Crystal (Billy) Cole of Cibolo, Texas; great-nephew, Dustin Maddox of Lake Jackson, Texas; and great-great nieces and nephews Maddox, Myles, Ashton, Jensen, and Jasper.

A special heartfelt thanks to the many friends of Uncle Tony who have cared and prayed for him over the years: Helene Youngblood, Pete Blackmon, Richard Bagents, Michael and Amber Daigrepont, Susan and Jim Nelson, Carole and Wayne Westmoreland, Jenny Poe, Rose Bruce, Dottie Henry, Sonny and Stacey Brown, Melissa Maddox, his church family, and many more friends and relatives. 

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all your ways, submit to Him, and He will make your path straight. 

Those honored to serve as pallbearers were Richard Bagents, Gary McWilliams, Jim Nelson, and Billy Cole.  Honorary pallbearers were Melvin Moore, Pete Blackmon, Ronnie Beltz, John Ford, James Owens, Steve Serna, Bobby Miller, and John Lopez.