Robert Evans Weber

Robert Evans Weber, age 80 passed Sunday, December 6th. Born July 10th 1940 in Nashville, TN.Celebration of Life is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July, 10th 2021 on his birthday which would have been his 81st birthday.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Weber Son, Mark (Itura) Weber; Daughters, Denise Carney, and Deborah (Paul) Ulerick.
Sisters, Tillie Carden, Virginia Copeland, and numerous nieces and nephews. Grandchildren, Kyle (Dale) Jones, Audress (Phillip) Davis, Grey Weber, and Corissa Carney. Great grandchildren, Daniel Carney, Alyssa Carney, and Gwendolyn Jones.

Preceded by, Parents Dewey and Tillie Weber.Sisters, Dorthey Hunt and Julia Koze.Grandchildren, Michael Jones and Miles Carney.

Brilliant in drafting, design, and mechanics as well as technically gifted, Evans designed his first model home while in high school, which he sold to a local bank for display where the plans were eventually used to build real homes. Never classically trained as an engineer but rather mostly self-taught, his expertise eventually led him to work for Lockheed Martin in the Dawsonville Nuclear Lab and eventually retired from Lockheed Martin Marietta. Evans was responsible for making improvements to the F-22 Raptor jet fighter during its development among his many high profile projects. He and his wife, Norma, owned and operated the first standalone, small engine repair business known as The Cumming Fix-It Shop in Cumming, Ga for many years, becoming a staple in a community they loved.

He enjoyed fixing, tinkering, and building. His projects ranged from building his own workshop to rebuilding engines to building beautiful furniture and keepsakes for his loved ones, including a bassinet still in the family to this day and a beloved arbor one of his grandchildren was married under. His other great love was riding motorcycles, which he owned many over the years. Recently, he most loved riding his trike with Norma alongside his motorcycle group known as The Neutered Hogs, often traveling to one of their favorite spots, Maggie Valley.

While incredibly gifted mechanically, he will be most remembered for how he loved and defended his family. A true patriarch, Evans took great pride in his family and loved them unconditionally, and his greatest joy was to spend time with them. When a friend or family member needed anything, he was there with a helping hand or the shirt off his back. Whether he was sitting at the head of the dinner table, around a campfire, or gathered with friends at Krystals in the early morning, Evans was there as a voice of wisdom and support. Selfless and always honest, he would do anything for those he loved. Quick with his wit and humor, his anecdotes and truthful assessment of the world around him will be missed the most.