John Kenneth Weekley John Kenneth Weekley, 69, passed away peacefully at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, due to diabetic complications. John was born in McComb, Miss., on Nov. 27, 1952, to Eris A. and Jessie B. East Weekley. In 1973, John joined the United States Air Force and served his country until he was honorably discharged in 1979. Some of his former students enlisted in a military branch due to his influence. In Winslow he realized his dream of becoming a teacher. He absolutely loved teaching freshman English/language arts at Winslow High School. He loved to travel and enjoyed many road trips around the country with Lou by his side. John always appreciated a good joke and a laugh. His easy-going nature consistently made folks feel right at home around him. John loved living in Thompson Falls. He loved living in the country where he and Lou could enjoy viewing wildlife. He would get so excited when the elk would begin to arrive for a visit. John would tell you that everything had worked so smoothly and so perfectly that he knew God brought them here. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. John was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Gayle Weekley Johnston and Bobbye Jean Weekley Rasberry; and special family friend Linda Harris Orr. He is survived by his wife of 41 adventurous happy years, Mary Lou Thornton Weekley of Thompson Falls, Mont.; two nieces, Terry Johnston Sinclair of Denham Springs, La., and Shannon Ramsey Moak (Tony) of Brookhaven, Miss; two nephews, Keith Johnston of Baton Rouge, La., and Eric Ramsey of Many, La.; special friends, Charlie Ford and Mike and Alice Thweatt of McComb, Miss. At John’s request cremation will take place under the care of Sunset Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Plains, Mont.
