Larry Rich Welch

Mr. Larry Rich Welch, age 96, of Zebulon, passed away May 27, 2023, at his home.  Mr. Welch was born in Seminole County, Georgia, son of the late George Welch and Hattie Sue Rich Welch.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy and United States Air Force.  While in the Navy he served in WWII and was a messenger to Admiral Nimitz.   After being honorably discharged, Mr. Welch enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Korean War. 

He worked for Eastern Airlines as an airplane mechanic for many years, retiring in 1988.  He and his wife lived in Morrow for many years before moving to Zebulon. Mr. Welch was a mason and former member of the Rex Masonic Lodge #251. In his younger years, he was a Boy Scout. He also served as Scout Master for his three young sons, all of whom rose to the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Welch was a long-time member of The Rock Baptist Church in Rex, and most recently a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.  He enjoyed gardening, painting, wood carving and camping. 

 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Welch and Carl Welch, sisters, Betty Welch and Dawn Welch.

 

He is survived by his wife of 65 years:  Margaret Smith Welch; children: Linda Ann Welch Gregg (Carl Mitchell “Mickey” Gregg), Mark Allen Welch (Tara Collins), Daniel Glen Welch (Linda Freeman) and Ned Rich Welch (Dana M. Thomas); brother: George Michael “Mike” Welch (Barbara Sue Kensey); sister-in-law: Mary Jean Welch; brother-in-law: John Hendrix; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m., in Mt. Gilead Baptist Church.  Rev. Larry Maddox will officiate.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

 

Friends may visit the family on Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the church.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt Gilead Baptist Church, 14550 Hwy. 19, Griffin, GA 30224, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org., in memory of Mr. Welch.

Moody Daniel Funeral Home