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Harry Welch Obituary

Harry Lee Welch Sr. SALISBURY - Harry Lee Welch Sr., 88, of Salisbury, died Monday, March 13, 2006, while at his home. Born Dec. 21, 1917, in Randolph County, Mr. Welch was the son of the late Edgar Harmon Welch and Ara Prim Aldridge Welch. He was educated in High Point City Schools and went on to college at Duke University in Durham. He was on Duke 's first Rose Bowl team, the Iron Dukes. He served four years in the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer during World War II. After his service, he went on to work as a golf representative for AG Spaulding for six years, managed and owned WSAT Radio Station until his retirement in 1994, served as the president of the Salisbury YMCA in 1968 and was chairman of the United Way from 1962-1963. He served as a Rowan County commissioner from 1966-1968, chairman on the Rowan County ABC Board for 15 years, and chairman of the Board of Directors for F &M Bank. Mr. Welch was on the Carolina Golf Association Executive Board from 1953-2000, served as president of the CGA in 1956 and then later went on to be named into the CGA Hall of Fame. Preceding him in death were brother Edgar Harmon Welch Jr.; sister Louise Welch Walker; son Charles Herbert Welch; grandson Harry Lee Welch III; and granddaughter Martha Elizabeth Welch. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wentz Welch; sons Harry Lee Welch Jr. and wife Terri and Walter W. Welch, all of Salisbury; daughter-in-law Jane Hayes Welch of Salisbury; sister Viginia W. Davidson of Statesville; grandson Charles Herbert Welch Jr. and wife Mandy of Nashville, Tenn.; granddaughter Blaire Welch of Salisbury; grandson Edgar Maddison Welch of Salisbury; and great-granddaughter Skylar. Visitation : A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Friday at Summersett Funeral Home. Memorials : Memorials may be made to the Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 512 Klumac Road, Suite 3, Salisbury, NC 28144; or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Welch family.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Mar. 15, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Welch

11 Entries

Kimberly (Schenk) Mattingly

March 20, 2006

I grew up beside Mr. Welch and his family. They were great friends and I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Elizabeth Penley

March 16, 2006

Welch's,

Please know you are in my thoughts during this time. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Much Love,

Liz

Kim Auten-Smyth

March 16, 2006

I met Mr Welch when I was a young kid running around Corbin Hills Golf Course. He always had a story to tell me and if it weren't for his son, Charlie, I would have never learned my multiplication tables. He would always quiz me on them as a young child. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Kevin Newman

March 15, 2006

Barbara, Harry, Walter, Jane, and Chas. This past year i lost a great friend and an idol. I dreamed of being a great athlete as a kid. I was not, but I could follow the careers of Harry and Charles. To me, the year they won the Labor Day Tournament was as if my favorite team had won the Super Bowl. I can remember Harry playing number 7 outside our yard many years ago. If I was playing in the yard, he would always come over to talk to me. My folks and you have always had a special relationship. I have pictures from a Miami trip. My Dad talked about that often. When Harry went to Houston, my Dad joined him there. When my Dad passed, Harry told me "he was the best friend I ever had." Somehow I hope we can keep that friendship alive. Grandchildren and great grandchildren must know that Judge, Charlie, and Harry Lee were special. KK

Carol Beck

March 15, 2006

As a Dental Hygienist; Harry and Walter were patients of mine for many years. So many people go in and out of our lives over the years; but, Harry was such a special person for me to know! He always treated me with much respect and I remember him in a special way. I want you to know he touched many lives.

Virginia O'Neal

March 15, 2006

Not sure if you recall, but I used to be Dr. Goodman's secretary. I had the pleasure of knowing all of the Welches. Mr. Welch was always so pleasant, he will be greatly missed.

Ralph Williams

March 15, 2006

Harry will be remembered as a gentleman both on and off the golf course. Our city should always be proud of this true gentleman

Rita Hooks

March 15, 2006

To Jane and family:

May God be with you during your time of loss. Harry was a wonderful man and will be most by all. With sympathy,

Robert Houpe

March 15, 2006

I was hired as one of Mr. Welch's medical caregivers from 1-06 until his final hour. I was actually there when he left his earthly body and began his new life. I can truly say that I am proud to have had the opportunity to meet and know this man! He was loved by all around him and accomplished more in one lifetime than most could do with two lives. He stayed strong until his last breath was drawn! In fact, in many ways I think he was stronger than many of us knew. He left quietly and peacefully! He actually squeezed my hand minutes before it happened! Although he was in a deep sleep, in his own way I think he was letting me know he was about to take his journey and he was just fine! This buddy of mine.....I often referred to him as "BIG HARRY" has changed my life forever!

Have a nice trip….”BIG!”…….your buddy Robert!

Drs. Blackman & Yang and Staff

March 15, 2006

Barbara, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

Carolinas Golf Association

March 15, 2006

The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) owes Mr. Welch a big thank you for his contribution to making our 97 year-old association one of the best in the country. He loved the CGA. We wish his family our best.

-The CGA Staff and Executive Committee

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