April 17, 1962 ~ February 10, 2026 (age 63)
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 and tinkering—a passion he never outgrew.
On March 14, 2009, Ira married Melinda Lucille Williams at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Opelika. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Emma Nicole and Ella Noelle, who were the joy of his life. Professionally, Ira owned and operated Foreign Automotive Technicians, an automobile repair shop located at 2526 Lee Road 177 in Opelika, for more than thirty-six years. Ira will be remembered by his love for people, his incredible sense of humor, and his servant-hearted devotion to his wife and daughters. Ira’s steadfast belief in Jesus guided his decisions and gave him a profound sense of peace and purpose. As a lifelong member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Ira served faithfully as both a member and a deacon.
Ira is survived by his wife, Melinda; his two daughters, Emma Nicole and Ella Noelle; his parents, Rae Tallakson Weissinger and Ira Harrison Weissinger, Jr.; his siblings, Charles Lee Weissinger (Ginelle Williams Weissinger) and Kari Weissinger Wood (Joel Carter Wood); and many nieces and nephews: Joshua Carter Wood (Marissa Carroll Wood), Charles Harrison Weissinger (Anna Kierce Weissinger), James Adam Weissinger, Ransom Alexander Wood, Micah Weissinger Warren (John Gonzalez Warren), Kari Elizabeth Wood, Caleb Lee Weissinger, Sara Corinne Weissinger, and Calvin Palmer Wood.
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. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. The family is grateful for the love, prayers, and support extended to them during this time.
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