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Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

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They have always been super friendly, like working with close friends to take care of some of the hardest decisions in sad times. Many of our family have been through, but we always leave with a smile and confidence all is taken care of, and every service has been beautiful. Thank you!

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Thank you so much for handling my mother in law's service with dignity under the worse of circumstances. It was a beautiful service!

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Beautiful Chapel and cemetery. The reception hall has plenty of accommodation space for get together's after a funeral, like the last one I was down there for.

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Obituary for Kyle Andrew Weir

Kyle Andrew Weir
Kyle Andrew Weir, 54, passed away early Thursday morning at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama, after a brief illness.

A native of Florence and a 1981 graduate of Coffee High School, Kyle was well known in the area as an actor in several local theaters. Early in his career, he performed a leading role in “The Miracle Worker,” the William Gibson play about Helen Keller staged on the grounds of Ivy Green in Tuscumbia. He appeared in that production with his life-long friend, Anna Eastep Gibson.

In the mid-1980s, his love of acting took him to New York City, where he studied and honed his craft, appearing in several off-Broadway plays.

Later, he lived and worked in Atlanta, Georgia, performing in theater, film, and video, appearing, for example, in the Elton John music video of “The Circle of Life,” one of the songs from the Walt Disney film, “The Lion King” (1994).

His film credits include roles in such features as “Firehead” (1991), starring Christopher Plummer, and “Gordy” (1995), the children’s movie about a talking pig. In that film, Kyle gave one of his more memorable comic performances. He also appeared in a number of short films by local, independent filmmakers, notably Steve Richeson’s “The Burglar” (2006) and “Mystic Swirl” (2007).

Once he moved back to Florence, Kyle worked for a number of years as a research librarian at the Florence Public Library, a position well suited to his sharp intelligence and boundless curiosity.

Kyle was widely admired for his ability to be someone else, but he was deeply loved for simply being himself. His encyclopedic knowledge and wry humor made him a real raconteur and a genuine pleasure to be around, as his many friends will attest.

Kyle was preceded in death by his parents, D.J. and Helen Weir, and by a nephew, David Geoffrey Weir. He is survived by his beloved daughter Kyla Weir; his sister Barbara Weir Hall; his brother David Weir; and his nieces Lauren Hall Stooksberry and Katie Hall Williams.

A celebration of Kyle’s life will take place this Sunday, August 6th, 3:00 p.m., at Cypress Moon Studios, 1000 Alabama Avenue, Sheffield.
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a house that has a sign on the side of a road
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a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden cabinets
Florence
a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace
Florence
a large lawn in front of a house
Killen
a room filled with furniture and a fireplace
Killen

Providing Quality Funeral & Cremation Services To Florence & Killen Area Families Since 1959!

"Our goal is to serve your family like you are a member of our family and help create the most meaningful service possible whether your choice be cremation or traditional burial. We will take all steps possible to make this stressful time as easy as possible." — Funeral Director & Manager Wm. "Andy" High

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family. Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at anytime. We are here to help you!


Elkins East Chapel is proud to announce we have been chosen as 2022 Readers Choice award for Best Funeral Home

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.
Learn More

Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.
Learn More

Testimonials 


They have always been super friendly, like working with close friends to take care of some of the hardest decisions in sad times. Many of our family have been through, but we always leave with a smile and confidence all is taken care of, and every service has been beautiful. Thank you!

Rhonda S

January '21

Thank you so much for handling my mother in law's service with dignity under the worse of circumstances. It was a beautiful service!

Carolyn G

April '20

Beautiful Chapel and cemetery. The reception hall has plenty of accommodation space for get together's after a funeral, like the last one I was down there for.

Michael E

Thank you for your helpful support during the passing and memorial of my Dad last year. I appreciated the slideshow you helped us post to remind family and friends of his life.

Gregory H