Joseph Weldon Sr.

Joseph Anthony Weldon Sr., 51, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 16, 1963 to Albert and Lillian (Hogan) Weldon in the USAF Hospital, RAF Molesworth, Huntingdonshire, England. He was the last baby born there as they were closing the base. He grew up in Enfield, CT until the eighth grade, after which he lived in Lenox, MA. Since 1996, he has lived/worked in Indiana.
Joe was a 1981 graduate of Taconic High School, Pittsfield MA, earning a full scholarship for Electronic Engineering and graduating with High Honors. He attended BCC in Pittsfield, MA. He obtained his AS degree from Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, IN. He was a proud Journeyman Plumber for Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Local 440. He also attained a Master Plumber license in VA and a Journeyman Plumber license in MA. Joe loved motorcycles, Sci Fi, Top Gear, the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and he was a life-long learner. He loved the Colts, but not so much the Patriots. He was politically inclined, fair and just. He stood up for people's rights and fought injustices. Joe volunteered each year to man the voting poles. He attended rallies to support many causes. He was sometimes known as "Big Joe", and would do anything for anyone. Joe had a unique sense of humor, and was a wonderful father and husband. He loved his family dearly.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Laura Weldon; sons, Joseph Anthony Weldon Jr., and David Michael Weldon; and daughter, Emily Kate Weldon, all of Noblesville; brother, William Michael Weldon of WA; and sister, Wendy Marie Harmon of VA.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Weldon.
A gathering will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Freedom Church, 2350 Conner St., Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060.
We will be announcing a service in Massachusetts this summer; details pending arrangements.