Photo courtesy of Hart's Mortuary & Cremation Center at the Cupola
Apr 16, 1944 - Oct 28, 2018
Sincere condolences and Bless Dr. Welsh' soul... As I am searching for a long lost friend Adelina Kabashi - in my search I came across Dr. Welsh obituary, mentioning Melita Kabashi. Apologies for using this forum, please contact me about the Kabashi family: [email protected]. Much love, Agata.
Agata Milanowska
December 14, 2018 | Zurich, UM
Walter Welsh was a fine man, a friend, and an extraordinary educator. He touched and influenced thousands of students and parents in his long, illustrustrious educational career. May God comfort you all.
Joe McDaniel
November 01, 2018 | Macon, GA
Delilah and family: Caroline and I are sad to hear of Walter's passing. It was a pleasure to have know him and the many lives he touched in his vocation of work. May the Lord give you strength and comfort during this time for your precious family. John 14. We love you guys.
Len & Caroline Woodard
November 01, 2018 | Macon, GA | Friend
Thinking of all of the family and sending love and prayers...
Kay Greer
October 31, 2018 | Macon, GA | Friend
Dr. Walter Welsh was a gentleman, a scholar, wonderful headmaster and my superior at Tattnall Square Academy. He and I shared a love for our families, that made a professional relationship more endearing.
I'll hold his family in my heart and prayers.
Karen Wade
October 31, 2018 | Macon, GA | Teacher
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Steve & Sheri Dew
October 31, 2018 | Macon, GA | Friend
Elizabeth, keeping you and your family in my prayers. May God bless you and yours.
LaTonya Stewart
October 31, 2018 | Macon, GA | Coworker
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Leigh Shumate Vrable
Leigh Vrable
October 30, 2018 | Porterdale, GA | Friend
My condolences to the family. May you find peace from Gods word during this time. 2 Thessalonians 2:16
October 30, 2018
Dr. Walter Andrew Welsh, Sr., 74, of Macon passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Hart’s at the Cupola with the Reverend Stephen Johnson officiating followed by a service to be held at 2:00 PM at Cove Baptist Church in Woodbury, Georgia with the Reverend William Brown officiating and burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 30, 2018, also at Hart’s at the Cupola.
Dr. Welsh was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late Harold Ward Welsh and Mary Grace Foder Welsh and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Florida Southern and graduated from Georgia Southern with a degree in science. He obtained his master’s at West Georgia College and doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. He was a life-long educator and administrator. Dr. Welsh was active in the Georgia Independent School Association. He taught as an adjunct professor at Mercer University since 1997. He ended a teaching career of 48 years teaching chemistry at Griffin Christian School in Griffin, Georgia. Dr. Welsh is preceded in death by his brother, Louis Foder. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved his family dearly.
Dr. Welsh is survived by his wife of 48 years, Delilah Cartwright Welsh; children, Elizabeth Welsh of Macon, Andrew Welsh (Janet) of Lakeland, Georgia, Katie Welsh Brown of Macon, and Melita Welsh Kabashi (Luan) of Pristina, Kosova; grandchildren, Benjamin Hibbitts of Macon, Laken Taft (Casey) of Pearson, Georgia, Hannah Welsh of Moultrie, Georgia, Ethan Collins of Lakeland, Breanna Welsh of Warner Robins; Kenleigh Brown of Macon; and Zana and Lira Kabshi; great-grandchild, Maddox Taft of Pearson; sister-in-law, Cathy Garrett (Earl) of Woodbury, Georgia; nephew, Patrick Garrett of Woodbury; and niece, DeAnna Milton of Raton, New Mexico.
Please visit www.hartsmort.com to express condolences.
Hart’s at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia 31210, has charge of arrangements.
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