SFC (Ret.) Weldon Warren McEachern

Weldon Warren McEachern, son of the late Neill William McEachern and Jimmie I. (Davis) McEachern, was born December 24, 1955 in Austin, Texas. He departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in the Phelps Health Hospital of Rolla, Missouri having attained the age of 67 years. Scooter, as he was known by his family and friends, grew up in Uhland, Texas and graduated from Jack C. Hays High School in Kyle, Texas. Shortly after graduating from high school, Scooter began working construction before entering the United States Army where he served his country faithfully for 14 years before his retirement. For his faithful service, he earned several awards and commendations and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. After his retirement from the military, Scooter began driving a truck for Sitton Motor Lines based in Joplin, Missouri. He drove for the company until his health began to decline. In his spare time, Scooter enjoyed being outdoors; whether it was hunting, fishing, boating, grilling for his friends and family, or just sitting on the porch with a good cup of coffee, you could most generally find him outdoors. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and was able to see them win the Super Bowl twice in the last few years. He also loved spending time with his family and his dog, Peanut, who was his best friend. Scooter will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his six children, Summer, Heaven, Cory, Autumn, Cody, and Melinda; two stepdaughters, Tami Chaney and Rebecca Lennon; former spouse: Irene McEachern; eleven grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren; his brother, Harold McEachern of Trinidad, CO; two sisters, Francis Morrow of Waynesville, MO and Barbara Ferguson (Mike) of Crowley, TX ; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Scooter was preceded in death by one infant sister and three brothers: Billy, Kenneth, and Duncan McEachern. Even though he is gone from our sight, Scooter’s love of the outdoors and family will live on in our hearts forever. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, in Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery FLW in Waynesville, under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 to 7 pm in Memorial Chapel. Memorial Contributions in memory of Weldon McEachern may be made and left at Memorial Chapel.

SFC (Ret.) Weldon Warren McEachern

December 24, 1955 - May 27, 2023