Osbourn Maxwell Weech, J.P.
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Funeral Service For
Deacon Osbourn Maxwell Weech, J.P.
of The Current, North Eleuthera, will be held on Sunday, August 13th, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at The Methodist Church, The Current. Officiating will be Rev. Kenris L. Carey, President Emerita, Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church (BCMC). Dr. Reginald W. Eldon, Rev. L. Carla R. Culmer, Rev. Henry A. Knowles, Rev. James D. Neilly and Bro. Derek A. Elden along with other Ministers and Deacons of the BCMC.
Deacon Weech passed away on Friday, August 04, 2017 at Baptist Hospital, South Miami, Florida. Interment will follow in The Public Cemetery Current, Eleuthera.
Prior to his death, Deacon Weech served the Current Methodist Church and the North Eleuthera Region of the BCMC as a Lay Preacher for 49 years. He became a Diaconal Candidate with the BCMC in 2008 and was ordained to the Order of Deacons in The Bahamas Conference of the Methodist Church on April 26, 2014.
He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1999 in recognition of his services to the growth and development of the Community.
Deacon Weech was one of the main contributors to the development of Zion Children’s Home (BCMC) in Current Island, Eleuthera and supervised the construction and building of the Home. He will be remembered for his outstanding leadership in the Methodist Church in The Current and his love for, commitment and contributions to the Current Community and the North Eleuthera District.
He is survived by his Wife, Shirley; Son, Terryson (Terry) and Daughter-in-law, Erica; Sister: Christine Neilly; Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Dr. Reginald W. Eldon, Janet Eldon, Gloria Eldon, Marsha Weech and Lewis Neilly; Nieces and Nephews: Kevin, Kyle, Kera and Kimberley Weech; Aunts and Uncles: Delores & Patrick Neilly, Lady Ena Braynen; Other Relatives: Dave & Dolly Griffin, Kingsley & Maria Griffin, Margaret & Lockwood Albury, Carol Roberts, Madge Pyke, Joanne Roberts, Alfred Griffin, Barbara and Johnny Griffin; Special Friends: Derek and Judy Elden, Inspector Clarence Finlayson, Miljan & Afifee Milan, Larry & Virginia Ladowski, Laurel Bullard & Family, Craig R. Symonette, The Hon. Brent T. Symonette, The Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Dave & Ginny Gibson, Anthony, Lottie & Tony Roberts, Geraldine Eldon (Aunt Gerry) Susan Roberts & Family, Rev. Kenris L. Carey, Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Eugene & Katherine Zimmerman, Dave & Sharon Spangler, Jim & Pat Kemp, Charles Stubbs, Gil & Charlotte Horne, Pastor Windie Chaleka, Andrea U. Gibson, Andrea (Ann) Thompson, Wendy, Debbie & Kris Johnson, Marsha Cates, Dianne, Janice & Damian Symonette, Susan Martin, Kirk Hutchins, Barry Newbold, Deacon Sharon Williams and Hartley & Indira Rolle; Other Friends including: The BCMC Diaconal Cohort of 2010, Members and Friends of The Current Methodist and Brethren Churches and The Current Community, The North Eleuthera Region of the BCMC, The Management & Staff of Bahamas Ferries, The Management & Staff of Samsung Electronics Latin America, Tony & Norma Estevez, Rebecca Smith, Wan Hong, Theo Neilly, Warren Neilly, Rev. James Neilly, The Hon. Ricky Mackey, Robert Van Wynen, Gerald & Sharon Elden, Angela Elden, Rowena & Hartley Elden, Bonnie Sawyer, Norma & John Griffin, Sherry Roberts & Family, Ann McConnell & Family, Kevin & Annette Sande, Yacinthe Francis, Rivet Athouriste, Ronell Pierre, Bob & Vicki Toothaker, Philip & Patsy Russell, Karen & Rufus Dalton, Kathy Woodard, Bruce & Linda Bancroft, Rhoda & Ingrid Weiz, Dr. Ned Masbaum, Rene & Marjorie Biber, Braden & Shannon Sewell, David Brentley, Pastor & Mrs. Ednol Cash, Gordon & Marsha Cash, James Munroe, Orlean and Sidney Brown, Berchie Gibson, Conrad Jennings, Linda Sweeting, Joseph Saunders Sr., Maxwell and Eve Poitier, Dr. Clifford Bacchus, The Staff of the Lower Bogue Clinic. There are many other people from all walks of life, young and old, who had an impact on Osbourn’s life and many who were touched by Osbourn’s life and example.
Friends may pay their last respects at The Current Methodist Church on Sunday, August, 13, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by THE CHAPEL OF MEMORIES THE NEW COMMONWEALTH FUNERAL HOME INDEPENDENCE DRIVE.
