Barnesville soldier dies

A Middle Georgia soldier, serving his third tour of duty, is dead after being hit by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan.
39-year old Army Sgt. Davy Nathaniel Weaver spent 21 years in the military. A 1987 graduate of Lamar County High School, he recently re-enlisted.
Weaver joined the military while still in high school after his high school band director suggested he try out for the U.S. Army Band. His saxophone playing skills did not earn him a spot, but he joined the reserves anyway.
Two weeks ago the humvee he was riding in was hit and destroyed by an IED. He received only minor injuries. On Sunday another vehicle he was riding in was struck. This time he was killed.
Weaver is survived by his mother, wife, and three children.