

Obituary
Obituary of William Richard Welch
William Richard Welch went to be with his Lord on January 1, 2022 with family by his side.
William is survived by siblings Frank Cucumber (wife Judy), Wanda Welch McLendon (husband John), Mary Welch Powell (husband Jack)
Nephew James Powell, Nieces Jacqueline Powell, Ashley McLendon-Hyatt (husband Colby), Sammy Powell, Darian Powell, Haleigh Powell, Damien Powell. Several great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by parents Adam Welch, Nellie Cucumber Welch, paternal grandmother Agnes Welch, maternal grandmother Elizabeth Cucumber.
The CHS Braves Athletes have lost a huge fan. He often traveled to watch the Braves athletes who went on to play college ball.
He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
He loved riding his motorcycle and being outdoors. William was employed by the Cherokee Boys Club-High school and was described as a great work ethic. He served our country proudly in the US Army, serving two tours.
Pallbearers will be: James Powell, David ‘Skooter’ McCoy, Norman Tooni, Russell Tooni, Hoss Jumper, Jerry Sampson
Honorary pallbearer Tony Wolfe
Long House is in charge of funeral arrangement. Visitation will be 12 - 2. Services to follow. His body will be placed at Waterfalls Church where he was a member. A military grave side service will be processed over by the American legion.
Services will be Friday January 7, 2022.
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Friday
7
January
Family visitation
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday, January 7, 2022
Waterfalls Baptist Church
Wrights Creek Rd.
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
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Friday
7
January
Funeral
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday, January 7, 2022
Waterfalls Baptist Church
Wrights Creek Rd.
Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
Funeral
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Long House Funeral Home
407 Wolftown Road
Cherokee, NC 29710
Phone: 828-497-1408 Fax: (828) 497-2801
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