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Obituary of Ira Harrison Weissinger, III

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Ira Harrison Weissinger, III was called to leave this realm and join Jesus, his Savior and Lord, in heaven. Ira was born on April 17, 1962, to Rae Tallakson Weissinger and Ira Harrison Weissinger, Jr. in Opelika, Alabama. He remained a resident of Lee County throughout his life. Growing up, Ira attended Lee Academy, and as a youth he developed a love for cars …

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A memorial service for Ira is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. that morning at Rosemere Cemetery (1600 Auburn St., Opelika). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a fund for the benefit of his wife and daughters.

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Ira and Mel are next door neighbors to our son. They have always been helpful to him and watched his house when he come…
Ira and Mel are next door neighbors to our son. They have always been helpful to him and watched hi…
Ira and Mel are next door neighbors to our son. They have always…

We are thinking of you and the girls, many many prayers.

The Tallakson’s

We are thinking of you and the girls, many many prayers.

The Tallakson’s

We are thinking of you and the girls, many many prayers.

The Tall…

We cannot imagine your grief and loss. Ira was such a force for good, and somewhere in there, even kept our old cars ru…

We cannot imagine your grief and loss. Ira was such a force for good, and somewhere in there, even …

We cannot imagine your grief and loss. Ira was such a force for …

I’m truly grieved at Ira’s sudden passing.  For many years, Ira was “my” mechanic- and not a mechanic that you just dro…

I’m truly grieved at Ira’s sudden passing.  For many years, Ira was “my” mechanic- and not a mechan…

I’m truly grieved at Ira’s sudden passing.  For many years, Ira …

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Born

April 17th, 1962
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Passed away

February 10th, 2026
Opelika, AL

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