William Kent Weston, 89, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2018. Bill was born in Kingston, NY on July 8, 1928 to Karl and Gladys Weston. Bill grew up in Highland, NY and graduated from Staunton Military Academy in Virginia. He went on to Wake Forrest University. Bill Weston was Co-owner of Heights Lumber Company in New Windsor, NY for many years until retirement.
Bill was married to Florence Louise (Van Alst) on June 5, 1948; they were married for 70 years, where they lived and raised their family in New Paltz, NY. Bill played an active part in the New Paltz community. He was involved in starting Little League Baseball , a volunteer fire fighter, member of the village planning board, deacon at his church, a member of the Kiwanis, and officiated high school football and college basketball. He enjoyed fishing, skiing, golf, participating in community theater, traveling and meeting new people, but most of all, he enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Bill is survived by his wife, Louise, his four children, Stephanie Morris and her husband Alan of Overland Park , KS, Glenn Weston and wife Jeannie of Salisbury Mills, NY, Debra McCurdy and husband Paul of North Falmouth, MA, Leslie Weston of Wilmington, NC, and sister Elaine Weston Murphy of Chapel Hill, NC. He leaves eleven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Bill was a kind soul who made friends everywhere he went and was loved by all who knew him.
A celebration of life will be held at the Harbor Point Clubhouse on July 14 at 1:00.
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