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Coach Richard B. “Dick” Weldon Sr.

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Birth	:	29 Apr 1929 Chesterfield County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 2022 Chapin, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Chapin United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chapin, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.1600430, -81.3534750
Description	:	Richard B. "Dick" Weldon, Sr., age 92, of Chapin, South Carolina, born April 29, 1929, in Latta, SC, to John B. Weldon and Thelma Weldon, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, with Deanie, his loving wife of 70 years, by his side. Dick Weldon was born in Latta, South Carolina on April 29, 1929 and was raised in Bennetsville, South Carolina. Dick joined the Marines at the age of 16. He then attended Clemson University for one year. He graduated from Presbyterian College and married Mary Deane (Deanie) Currie in August, 1952. Immediately following college, Coach Weldon took... Read More	Richard B. "Dick" Weldon, Sr., age 92, of Chapin, South Carolina, born April 29, 1929, in Latta, SC, to John B. Weldon and Thelma Weldon, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, with Deanie, his loving wife of 70 years, by his side. Dick Weldon was born in Latta, South Carolina on April 29, 1929 and was raised in Bennetsville, South Carolina. Dick joined the Marines at the age of 16. He then attended Clemson University for one year. He graduated from Presbyterian College and married Mary Deane (Deanie) Currie in August, 1952. Immediately following college, Coach Weldon took his first coaching job at Bamberg High School, although he had a baseball contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was assistant coach at the University of South Carolina for 10 years. He was head recruiter, back field coach, and head baseball coach as well. He also coached at Sumter and Lexington High Schools. He has received numerous awards, including Distinguished Coaches Award from South Carolina High School Football Association, SC House of Representatives, Chapin Hall of Fame, and Lifetime Membership to USC Block C Club. Following his coaching career, he worked in real estate in the Lake Murray/Chapin area. Dick was a member of Chapin United Methodist Church, Chapin Chamber of Commerce, Sertoma and Ruritan Clubs. His ability to remember and pass along memories was amazing. Dick was survived by his wife, Mary Deane Weldon of Chapin, sons, Steve (Debra) of Brentwood, TN, and John (Terry) of Chapin; and grandchildren John Dean Weldon of Orlando, FL, Coleman Weldon of Columbia, Benjamin Weldon of Florence, Lindsay Weldon of Brentwood, TN, and Sommer Grace (Patrick) Higginbotham of Nolensbille, TN, as well as Joanna Weldon of Florence, Kathy Weldon of Irmo, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by son Dicky Weldon and brothers Johnny and Weston Weldon. Funeral services: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 29, 2022, at Chapin United Methodist Church.

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Where is Coach Richard B. “Dick” Weldon Sr.'s memorial?
Coach Richard B. “Dick” Weldon Sr.'s memorial is located at: Chapin United Methodist Church Cemetery, Chapin, Lexington County, USA.
When did Coach Richard B. “Dick” Weldon Sr. death?
Coach Richard B. “Dick” Weldon Sr. death on 22 Apr 2022 in Chapin, Lexington County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.1600430
Longitude: -81.3534750

Family Members:

Parent

John Daniel Weldon

(1901 - 1966)

Thelma Hayes Weldon

(1901 - 1993)

Siblings

William Weston Weldon Sr.

(1932 - 2013)

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Chapin, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1600430, -81.3534750

2. Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
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Coordinate: 34.1630350, -81.3817050

14. Koon Graveyard
Chapin, Lexington County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1630520, -81.3817620

15. Lindler Cemetery #1
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Coordinate: 34.1699090, -81.3252160

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Coordinate: 34.1700000, -81.3251000

17. Sallie & Jacob Lindler Family Cemetery
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21. Miller Family Cemetery
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22. Eargle-Wessinger-Koon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.1262050, -81.3622480

23. Saint Jacobs Lutheran Church Cemetery
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