Odell O."Buddy" Weeks

Odell O. "Buddy" Weeks, Jr., 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee.

Born Monday, March 24, 1947, in Tyronza, Arkansas, he was the son of Odell O. Weeks and the late Edith Darlene Buchanon Myers and her husband, Kirt.

He was affectionately known by his family and friends as “Buddy." He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he served in Vietnam for seven years. A man of many talents and interests, he enjoyed all kinds of music but was especially fond of the old hymns, and at times you would hear him play his favorites on the guitar. Buddy was a man of many hobbies and had a special interest in electronics. For forty years, he was the owner and operator of The Shoppers Guide, where he made many lifelong friendships along the way. Above all, Buddy’s greatest calling was sharing the Gospel. He loved to teach, preach, and tell others about his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Having earned his Bachelor of Divinity, he faithfully served as a minister for nearly fifty-three years. He was the beloved pastor of Lake Road Baptist Church until his health began to decline, where his ministry touched countless lives and hearts. Buddy loved his family deeply, cherishing every moment spent with them. 

Graveside services for Mr. Weeks will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Hunter Grills. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of fifty-two years, Dinah Bevis Weeks of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one son, Stephan Weeks of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one daughter, Adrienne Chandler (Jamie)  of Dyersburg, Tennessee; sisters, Hope Weeks, Regina Parham, Jenny Cagle, Janie Strickfaden, Terry Weeks and Teresa Mullins; brothers, Roger Weeks, Paul Weeks and Jimmy Weeks ; he was "Grand-Daddy" to his three grandchildren, Bailey Chandler, Christian Chandler and Avery Chandler and a host of nieces and nephews that loved him dearly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Anna Sue Pierce, Theresa Hilliard and Carolyn Skinner.

Honoring Mr. Weeks as pallbearers will be Ray Faulk, David Hillard, Bart Ferguson, Bret Ferguson, Todd Palmer and Jason Burnett.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial contributions be made to the charity of their choice.

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