BIG SPRING - John Weeks was born in Big Spring, Nov. 23, 1952, to George and Johnnie Weeks. He was a life long resident of Big Spring. He was a 1971 graduate of Big Spring High School. He attended Howard College and Abilene Christian University. He returned to Big Spring to help with the family business, Gibbs & Weeks Men's Clothing Store. His love of community and sports was first demonstrated when returning from Abilene he helped in the creation of a softball park called Johnny Stone Park.
This location provided a space for the community members of Big Spring to enjoy softball for years. His love of community was represented again by his broadcasting of Big Spring Steer Football for 51 years. John started broadcasting for Winston Wrinkle at KBST while still in college.
He would drive from Abilene for every game. Later on in life, he was able to purchase KBYG radio station where he continued to broadcast all local sports for Big Spring, Howard College Sports, Stanton, Coahoma, and Forsan.
He was a local representative on the radio but he made Big Spring known all over the United States with his college basketball officiating career. He started officiating basketball as a 17 year-old.
His basketball officiating career would last for 40 years being chosen by the Southwest conference, later known as the Big 12.
He worked Big Sky, and WAC conferences as well. He worked several NCAA tournaments. He officiated two NCAA Sweet 16 games and one NCAA Elite 8 game.
He was loved and admired by his officiating colleagues. They knew him as 'the best official' on and off the court. Though he traveled extensively his heart was always in Big Spring.
He served on the Chamber of Commerce as president, he was president of Big Spring Rotary Club, and most recently served as president of the Hangar 25 Air Museum.
He was named Big Spring's man of the year in 2021. Unfortunately, most recently he had not been able to represent his community by broadcasting. He was hopeful and looking forward to broadcasting Howard College Baseball. John's love and care for Howard College Baseball was immeasurable. His admiration and connection with coaching staff and players was a vital part of his life.
He had a tender heart and a caring soul. He loved Big Spring so much! He traveled all over but he always wanted to come back to the community he loved.
He is survived by his wife Cynthia; his daughter Tatum and his fur babies who will all miss him so much! He is also survived by his sister Beth Weeks Cook, of Mesquite; and brother Don Weeks of Big Spring.
His wife and daughter request any memorials be sent to Hanger 25 Air Museum or Howard College Baseball scholarships. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
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