When his mother and his mother-in-law were in the nursing home, Moon and Tee Weber made three trips a day to feed them.

Moon Weber is often called on to watch his neighbors’ homes if they are out of town. While they are away, he picks up their papers, checks their mail and watches over their houses — even turning on their air conditioners so the house will be cool before they get home.

He’s also known as the neighborhood handyman, Tee Weber said of her husband. Right now, he’s helping his cousin repair her Bridge City home after Hurricane Ike flooded it.

Moon Weber said he is glad to help others, after all, that’s what his mama taught him to do.

“My mother lived to be 95 years-old. I never heard her say no to anybody in need. I guess that rubbed off on me,” he said. “I don’t think I do anything special, and am glad people think of me the way they do, but I really don’t need any praise for doing what everybody ought to be doing — just helping out where I can.”

Contact this reporter at skoonce@panews.com.