Prince William County Supervisor Bob Weir died on Sunday after suffering from colon cancer.
Weir served as supervisor for the Gainsville District beginning in 2023. Before his time on the Board of Supervisors, he spent several years on the Haymarket Town Council, where “he established himself as a thoughtful, principled leader,” Weir’s office said in a statement.
He graduated from the University of Virginia and spent most of his life in the commonwealth, his office said.
“His work on the Board was marked by a no-nonsense approach, a deep commitment to transparency, and a steadfast focus on the residents he served,” Weir’s office wrote.
“Bob was certainly a character – underneath his tough façade was a heart of pure gold who cared deeply about our community. He was not only a respected leader but also a neighbor, a mentor, and a friend to many,” his colleagues on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors said in a statement.
“Bob’s legacy will endure in the lives he touched, the policies he helped shape, and the example he set for future generations of public servants.”
Weir is survived by his wife of 34 years, Diane, and their three children, Sam, Michael and Megan.
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