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Eddie Welch Obituary
Born in Thomasville, N.C., he was a Navy veteran of WWII and an Army veteran of Korea. Eddie was employed at Ft. Eustis, Va., for 27 years, in furniture repair and HVAC. After retirement, he ran a successful home inspection business - one of the first in the Tidewater area. Eddie loved boating, and his family will forever cherish their many priceless hours together on the water. He was a member of Orcutt Baptist Church. 'Granddaddy' adored his three granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Welch; mother, Alice Welch; and three sisters, Juanita Freeman, Dorothy Turner and Ellradon Alford.
Eddie is survived by his wife and best friend of over 54 years, Elizabeth Welch of Newport News; two sons, Wade E. Welch Jr., and Keith B. Welch and wife, Cathy, all of Newport News; two sisters, Lola Stone and Carleen Mabe; brother-in-law, Howard Alford, all of Newport News; three granddaughters, Katie, Lauren and Melissa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, at Orcutt Baptist Church, with Pastor Reggie Warren officiating. A reception will follow the funeral service. Interment will take place at 1:15 p.m., in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to the Foundation for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, CurePSP, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eddie Welch
Donnie Plymale
September 15, 2010
Aunt Liz, Wade, Keith and family, you are in my heart and prayers. I will always remember the fun times on Smith Mountain Lake. Uncle Eddie enjoyed all the fun in the lake along with all the kids! Aunt Liz, you are a rock. I pray the Lord will bless you and keep you strong through this difficult time.
Diane Dye
September 15, 2010
Keith,Kathy and family-- My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time. May God give you strenght and peace.
September 15, 2010
I have a great memory of Mr. Welch from back in the 60's and 70's growing up in Beechwood. I remember breaking my foot once while playing with his kids and he picked me up, took me into the house, called my folks and helped calm me down. I will always remember him as a great guy. My sympathies go out to Lizz, Keith, and Wade and all their family at this time of sorrow.
Trish Mullen Eckstein
September 14, 2010
Mrs. Welch, Wade, and Keith- I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Welch's passing. I have so many great memories of growing up next door on Catalina Dr. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Irene McCaffrey
September 14, 2010
Keith, Cathy and family, Eddie was a dear man and I enjoyed his being in our Sunday School class. May you experience the loving presence of our Heavenly Father at this time. Blessings.
Woody Flythe
September 14, 2010
Wade,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
James & Helen Herring
September 14, 2010
Keith, Kathy and Family; We are sorry for your loss. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. God bless everyone of you.
Don & Linda Grantham
September 14, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Karen Benson
September 14, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Welch and Ramey families. A previous entry commented on the great picture of Eddie and I have to agree. I can really see Keith in his father. When he was still able to go to church, he always was so polite and friendly and helped fill the Welch and Ramey pew. May he rest in peace.
Maria Baker
September 14, 2010
What a great picture of Eddie. Liz, Wade, Keith, and family - we know that Eddie leaves behind great sadness and tremendous sorrow, but that is a true testament to the wonderful, caring, and honorable man he was. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.
David & Loraine Hughes
September 14, 2010
Keith, Cathy and Girls, we are sorry about your loss but rejoice that you'll all be reunited again one day.He was a wonderful Christian husband, father and grandfather. We are honored to have known him.Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
September 14, 2010
Liz and Family,
So sorry to hear of Edddie's passing away. I always considered him a good friend and buddie! I will miss him.
I will want to see you an my next visit to Boop and Dick.
Love You,
Geo
Dick Adams
September 14, 2010
Eddie Welch, affectionately known as “Eddie Bub” in later years, was a friend since 1964 when my wife and I bought a house on Cascade Drive, one street over from Catalina Drive. As I was in the process of screening-in my patio one day, a stranger climbed my ladder and asked “Do you know what you’re doing?” I responded “more importantly, do you know what I’m doing?” He then introduced himself as Eddie Welch and said “I live over there”...pointing to the house just to the right of the house behind us. I responded...”so you live behind me?”. He then exclaimed “no - you live behind me”. A friendly, male competition was born.
Eddie introduced me to boating and fishing in the local area and his wife “Liz” and 2 boys were very compatible with my wife and 2 boys of about the same age. This friendship continued until my family moved out of town in 1979. It was rekindled in 1989 upon our return to Newport News. Needless to say when Eddie’s health began to deteriorate several years ago I was deeply saddened. PSP - I learned from the Internet - is non-curable. True to it’s name it is steadily progressive. Liz, in her caring and giving way, has for the past several years, dedicated her life to the loving care of her progressively failing husband. He released her from this responsibility early Saturday Morning (9/11/10).
Thanks Liz for taking such good care of my old friend.
Dick Adams
Tina Johnson
September 14, 2010
Keith- I am very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of need.
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