John Paul Weeks, Iii.

John “Paul” Weeks III, born July 26,1988 died on January 12, 2022 after an eighteen year fight with addiction.

He lived life with enthusiasm and a smile on his face. He loved music, his dogs, cooking, camping, golf, tye dye and Mariel. He is survived by his parents, John and Ann Weeks and his younger brother, Carver. Paul had numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who will grieve their loss. Paul was a friend to many. He will be missed by everyone who had a chance to know him.

He mourned the loss of many friends to addiction. He often spoke of friends who had died and how much he wanted his own pain to stop, for death to stop. He was a mentor to other people suffering with addiction and was willing to provide emotional support to anyone who was struggling. He also encouraged parents to seek comfort from us. We learned that there is comfort in supporting anyone affected by addiction. A strong support system is vital to recovery.

To honor his passion to help others in lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to:

Purple Recovery for Men through Sobriety Resource https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=xWEutn1wrfvAXKtD4sPoNdOHoXCoMCZ44zPDI8RpmAqe5PdTYSyiBuhHArnuAglb6KYNzu_QIuAN1c61

Simply note Paul’s name on the donation section. Lifeline Community Animal Shelter https://lifelineanimal.org/donate-today/ Ashley Brand-Foster Coordinator.

A specific Memorial Contribution is in process for the Center for Medication Development for Substance Use Disorder. Their research is for development of a vaccine for opiate addiction through University of Washington Medicine. I will post this link soon.

Paul’s memorial service will be held Saturday, January 22,10:00 am at Wages & Sons, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, 30046.

Following the service, please join us for his Celebration of Life noon to 5 pm at the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 300, Duluth 30097 Located in the Gas South District, formerly Infinite Energy Complex.