Pete was born in Dozier, AL on April 4, 1917. After graduating from Dozier High School in 1935 he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps where he served a four year tour of duty until 1940. That same year he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his retirement in 1959 at the rank of AOC. Pete met his wife, Mildred, and they married in 1944. They shared over 58 years of wonderful marriage and two children. After retirement from the U.S. military, Pete went on to serve the people of Northwest Florida and South Alabama as a Claims Representative with the Social Security Administration. He retired in 1981 with 46 years of total federal service.

Pete was a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Fleet reserve Association Branch 22 of Pensacola. During his retirement years he enjoyed many rounds of golf at area courses.

Pete was well known as a generous and loving person, father and husband. His life was centered around service to others.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Mildred, son Andy Weatherford (Heidi Chenevert), daughter Patti Wheeler (Tom Wheeler, Jr.), other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Friday, November 22, 2002 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. The family will receive friends during the hour prior to the service.

Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be friends of the family.

OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made to Covenant Hospice, 2001 N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL 32501 in the memory of Charles W. Weatherford.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Amos Prevatt and staff, Covenant Hospice, and Pete's special caregivers with West Florida Home Health Services