Robert Shirer Weeks

November 17, 1926 - December 29, 2020

Robert "Bob" Weeks age 94 of Socastee, SC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Born November 17, 1926, he was the son of the late James Edward Weeks, Sr. and Katherine Shirer Weeks. Mr. Weeks was a native of Columbia, SC and graduated from Bob Jones University. He was a veteran and served honorably on a hospital ship in the Philippines during WWII as well as in Germany during the Korean war. In 1958 he married Yvonne Weeks and they were happily married for 62 years. A schoolteacher, Christian camp worker, vice principal of the MB Airforce base school, and cabinet maker were some of his varied occupations. He was the pastor of Calvary Bible Church and the principal of Calvary Christian School for many years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Weeks was a lover of the scriptures and of people. He shared the gospel with the many people God put in his life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved rooting for his favorite sports team. He will be missed by the many who were touched by his life. John 3:16 Along with his parents, Mr. Weeks was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Yvonne Edge Weeks, a brother, James Edward Weeks, Jr., and a sister, Evelyn Elizabeth Weeks. Surviving are one son, Joel Harris Weeks and wife, Melody, of Lexington, SC; a daughter, Bonnie Weeks Glendinning and husband, Paul, of Myrtle Beach; seven grandchildren, Robert Glendinning (Amy), Dorothy Ellen Turner (Brandon Matthew), Colin Shirer Glendinning, Audrey Yvonne Glendinning, Elizabeth Yong Glendinning, Jordan Robert Weeks, Megan Christine Weeks Fink (Jonathan Adam); and one great grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 4, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be sent to Child Evangelism Fellowship Greater Pee Dee at www.cefgpd.org