Thursday, March 7, 2019 8:02 am

James Arthur "A.W." Weathers, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Born February 29, 1948 in Union County, SC, he was the son of the late James Weathers and Marie Lindsey. "A.W." was an auto mechanic most of his life and owned and operated AW's Garage in Sandy Mush. He attended Pleasant View Community Church and enjoyed fishing, camping and especially loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Elmer Padgett; brother, Billy Weathers and two sisters, Kathy Kirby and Jeane Smith.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of twenty-five years, Rose Mary Weathers; son, Jimmy Weathers (Tracy); two daughters, Tammy Ann Weathers of Inman, SC and Shannon Hicks (Joel) of Forest City; sister, Nancy Littlefield of Alabama and a brother, Robert Weathers of Drayton, SC. Twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive him.

The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Cool Springs Cemetery.

Memorial donations are requested to the Pleasant View Community Church Children's Choir, 129 Michael Drive, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.