Delmo Nelson Weekley, 73 of Jacobsburg, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2009.

He was born May 30, 1935 in Jacobsburg, a son of the late Mary Wilda Weekley.

Delmo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and thru all his struggles he refused to give up. He was a retired employee of Ohio Ferro Alloy?s Powhatan Plant, a member of the Jacobsburg Bible Church, and a US Army veteran.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Jerry, and Jack Weekley.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Stanek Weekley; a daughter, Joyce (Dennis) Helms of St. Clairsville; a son, Jim Weekley of Jacobsburg; 2 grandchildren, Jarret and Jamilyn Helms; sister, Janice (Estill) Sizemore of New Vienna, Ohio; brother, James (Joyce) Weekley of Bellaire.

Friends will be received at the Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will be held again on Saturday from noon until time of service at 1 p.m. at the Jacobsburg Bible Church with Rev. Richard Mehl officiating. Burial follows in Jacobsburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Jacobsburg Bible Church or the American Heart Association.

Delmo?s family would like to extend thanks to Dr. David Feldman and staff of the Ohio State University, Ross Heart Center, and Dr. Chokkavelu and staff of St. Clairsville for the special care they provided.