Danny L. "Papa Weezy" Deweese, 71, of South Jacksonville, IL, died Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, the son of Willis "Junior" and Doris A. Evans Deweese. He is survived by two sons, Matt Deweese (Tory) of High Springs, FL, and Jeremy Deweese (Samantha) of Arlington Heights; four grandchildren, Dathan Deweese (Laurin Canty) of Clearwater, FL, Kolton Deweese and Koby Deweese, both of High Springs FL, and Taylor Deweese of Jacksonville; one great grandchild, Beckham Deweese of Clearwater, FL; two brothers, Richard "Butch" Deweese (Susan) of Springfield, and David Deweese (Janet) of Tupelo, MS; and several nieces and nephews. Danny was a 1970 graduate of Jacksonville High School and worked in the Maintenance Department at Illinois College in Jacksonville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was inducted into the Jacksonville High School Sports Hall of Fame. He really enjoyed socializing with friends at Laheys Lounge and the American Legion Post #279. The family will host a Celebration of Life gathering from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at American Legion Post #279. Memorials are suggested to Papa Weezy's grandchildren in c/o Jeremy Deweese. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.