RONNIE WELCH

OCTOBER 11, 1941 – NOVEMBER 12, 2011

ANDERSON, SC -- Ronald D. Welch, age 70, of 113 Broadwell Mill Road passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011.  He was married to Evelyn Gilreath Welch for 48 years. 

Born on October 11, 1941, in Anderson, he was son of the late Clyde J. Welch and Eva Swilling Welch.    Mr. Welch served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from United Parcel Service following a 30 year career.  He was a Mason, holding membership in Divver Lodge and attended Boys High School in Anderson. Mr. Welch was of the Holiness faith.  He was an avid supporter of Crescent High School athletics.

Survivors, in addition to his wife include:  a son, Barry Welch (Theresa) of Anderson; daughters, Terry Burgin (Michael) and Cherish Welch, both of Anderson; a sister, Dodie Crowe of Anderson.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, Cory Welch (Meredith), Kristen Lawson (Josh), Reagen Welch, Gracie Ashley, Hunter Burgin and Carson Burgin.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Jerry Welch. 

The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Bobby Smith and Rev. Mike Harrell.  Entombment will follow at The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.   

The family is at the home, 113 Broadwell Mill Road, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home from 6 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday.  Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to Crescent High School Athletic Department, 9104 Highway 81 S, Iva, SC 29655 

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com