Charles "Shorty" Weston,86, of Brookston, passed away at 11:57 AM, February 18, 2016 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette. He was born July 2, 1929 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to the late Orvell and Adell (Neal) Weston. He graduated from Brookston High School in 1949 and was part of the Brookston Bomber sectional championship team.

His marriage was to Vera Parrish on November 1, 1950. She preceded him in death on February 24, 2006.

Mr. Weston retired from TRW in Lafayette where he worked as a machinist. He and his wife Vera were longtime members of the Brookston United Methodist Church.

Shorty was a lifetime member and past president of the Brookston International Order of Odd Fellow (IOOF) Lodge and was the longtime caretaker of the Brookston IOOF Cemetery. He also owned and operated Weston Monuments helping many people all over Indiana. A big part of the Brookston community, Shorty served on the Brookston Town Council from 1988-2015.   He enjoyed spending his time camping, fishing, bowling, watching basketball, and the Psi Iota Xi card club. Most of all Shorty enjoyed spending his time surrounded by family and friends.

Surviving are his children, Rita ( husband: Joe) Butz of Brookston, Steve ( wife: Darcy) Weston of Lafayette, and Greg Weston of Brookston. 7 grandchildren: John, Jenny, Kenzie, Kyle, Jill, Ashley, and Sara. 10 great-grandchildren: Brayden, Olivia, Weston, Mattie, Brody, Devin, Nathan, Dylan, Lacie, and Nolan. Also surviving are three step-grandchildren: Mark, Bailey, and Jacob.

Preceding him in death with his parents and wife is a son, Robert Weston; a sister, Marjorie Ward and a brother, Raymond Weston.

Friends may call from 2-5 PM (EST) Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral Service at 2:30 PM (EST) on Monday, February 22, 2016 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Lelan McReynolds to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made out to the Brookston United Methodist Church.

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