Thomas George "Uncle Tom" Weaver, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, at his home.

Born in Gary, Indiana, on November 5, 1944, to the late Mary Catherine and Earl Buck Weaver, Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Richard, Jim, Bob, and Bucky, and his beloved dogs, Otto, Puppy, Freaky, Raven and Rue.

He is survived by his loyal sister, Judy, as well as a large and loving family, including nieces and nephews Stephen, Mark, Rick, Mike, Dan, Tom, Kathy, John, Sue, Ron, Larry, Tim, Rich, Beth, Matt, and Leigh.

Tom was a gifted photographer and an avid outdoorsman. His career was one of service, first in the Peace Corps and then as a nurse and a professor. He was known for his love of adventure, his nieces and nephews, and his cherished dogs. If you knew Tom, you knew of his passionate political leanings (solid Lefty) and his sports obsessions (White Sox and IU).

Tom didn't want a formal service. Instead, he'd prefer that anyone who loved him keep his memory alive by regularly sharing a story about something crazy Old Uncle Tom did when he was still kicking—which he was, until the very end.

The Good Family Funeral Home is entrusted with his arrangements.