Elder Wilbur Theodore Weatherly

Elder Wilbur Theodore Weatherly, son of the late Robert Weatherly and Florence (Jackson) Weatherly, was born on Saturday, August 1, 1942, in Chester, PA. Wilbur graduated from Chester High School and, shortly after, answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. Following his military service, Wilbur began a long and dedicated career with Highmark Blue Shield in Camp Hill, PA, from which he later retired. On April 18, 1992, Wilbur married the love of his life, Audrey, and together they shared a beautiful marriage filled with partnership, devotion, and countless cherished memories. A faithful servant of God, Wilbur served in numerous churches and ministries over the years. He was ordained as an Elder under the leadership of Bishop Cornelius Range at Range Temple COGIC in Chester, PA. He later served faithfully at Calvary COGIC in Wilmington, DE, under Bishop Lieutenant Blackshear, and contributed significantly to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction as a member of the Adjutancy Corps, the Pastors and Elders Council, and as a supporter of the Department of Evangelism. Throughout his years of ministry, he also served as Assistant Pastor at Grace COGIC for Bishop George Williams in Philadelphia, PA; was a member of Lingo Memorial COGIC under Bishop Benjamin J. Ravenel, Sr. in Harrisburg, PA; was a member of Millennium COGIC under Pastor Truman Marshall in Steelton, PA; pastored Holy COGIC in Williamsport, PA under the direction of Bishop Benjamin J. Ravenel, Sr.; and briefly attended Upon This Rock COGIC in Harrisburg, PA, under Superintendent William Hines, where he served as treasurer for the Altoona District. Wilbur’s final church home was Shiloh Church of God in Christ in Harrisburg, PA, under the leadership of Pastor Kevin Scott, where he faithfully served on the Ministerial Staff, the Men’s Fellowship, and the Food Bank Committee. In his leisure, he enjoyed tending to his front yard, sitting on the porch during the warm months, and cheering for his beloved Philadelphia Eagles. He loved baking pound cakes and preparing his famous bean soup for his family and friends. On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of eighty-three, Wilbur peacefully transitioned into eternal life while at UPMC Community General Hospital in Harrisburg, PA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Weatherly, Jr., Earl Thomas, Sr., Dwight Weatherly, Jerrold Weatherly, Sr. (Dr. Ethel), Delores Weatherly, and Arnita Williams. He leaves to honor and cherish his life, his devoted wife, Audrey Weatherly; his children, Anthony Talliferro, James Williams (Kelly), Wilbur Weatherly Jr., and Alicia Dandridge (Derrek); his brothers, Frederick Weatherly Sr., Preston Weatherly Sr. (Margaret), and David Weatherly (Beverly); his sister, Laverne Veazie; his bonus sons, Sheldon Waters, Ricky Taylor, and Sam Morris; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of loving relatives, church family, and friends. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME. Flower delivery, 8:30 a.m., Friday, December 12, at Shiloh Church of God in Christ.

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Elder Wilbur Theodore Weatherly

August 1, 1942 - November 25, 2025