Weis, James Thomas, Ret. SFC, US Army, age 79, passed away in his sleep with his cat by his side on Thursday, September 10, 2026. He was born in St. Louis, a son of Leslie and Margaret (nee Shanahan) Weis. James was a graduate of Mercy High School and received a master's in business administration from Maryville University.  He had served honorably in the United States Army for 23 years, being stationed in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, and various bases in the states.

He is the dear brother of Mary Weis, Dick (Lynn) Weis, Leslie (Larry) Guillot, Peggy (Dale) Jones, and Jeanne (Gregg) Renna. James is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, plus his closest friends Annette Terran and Sue Congemi.
He is remembered for his pun-loving humor and jovial spirit, his support for his local sports teams and his gentle nature. His chuckle and kindness will be missed by all.

Services: Roadside service, with military honors, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. If attending the services, please meet at the Sylvan Springs Park Upper Parking Lot on Sheridan Road at 10:00 a.m. for procession to the cemetery at 10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to USO, St. Louis or Humane Society of Missouri .

As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.