Photo courtesy of Seale Funeral Service - Denham Springs
Denham Springs, Louisiana
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strengths. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." -Isaiah 40:31 Derrick Welch, age 51, from Denham Springs, LA, has received a new assignment as his work on earth is done. Derrick did such an excellent job here that he received and accepted a new offer in heaven. He was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, April 25th. He is now receiving unlimited benefits including fishing all hours of the day and beautiful weather all year around. He leaves behind the love of his life, Tanya Welch along with his children, Derrick C Welch, Nicholas Welch, Haley Ryland and Courtney Foster. He is also survived by his mother Lynn Berry and step-father Paul Berry and father David Welch and step-mother Margie Welch, his brothers, Benny and Richy Besson and his sisters Candace Welch Taylor and Kimberly Gulliot Folse. He was also "Paw Paw" to Braylon and Avannah Welch and Jaryd Foster. He was preceded in death by his "Paw Paw" Elvin Spinks and "MeMaw" Ada Spinks and grandparents OW "Bill" and Cleo Welch. He will be missed dearly by all who had the opportunity to cross paths with him on his journey. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs, LA. Visitation on Sunday will resume at 9:00am. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Please sign the online guestbook at www.sealefuneral.com
It’s been three years and we miss seeing you with the grandchildren at all BD parties and ball games. Derrick showed me the painting he has of you in his living room. Very nice painting of a handsome grandfather to my great grandchildren.
Mary McNabb
April 19, 2021 | Walker, LA | Friend
Derrick was our "go to guy" for insurance. Always nice and respectful to my husband and me. Condolences to all the family. He will be missed.
Wanda Vanlandingham
May 10, 2017 | Denham Springs, LA | Friend
I worked with Derrick over the past couple of years and just recently, such a down to earth guy and fun loving. He will be truly missed by many
Kelli Bennett
May 01, 2017 | Central, LA
Derrick and I were great friends in Jr. High. Him and I slept in the woods behind his house many times as teens. Last night I looked in my year book and he signed "Best Friends". I'll miss and see you soon Derrick.
Henry Faircloth
May 01, 2017 | Baton Rouge, LA
Tanya,
I've wanted to say a million things but have struggled with finding the words. So before I start, just know that this will fail miserably at saying all I wish I could say.
There is one thing I have told you repeatedly, but I will say it again. Neal and I love you and Derrick dearly and we always will. Our hearts are shattered with yours. We are lost right now, only desperately wishing we could somehow undo this tragedy. We are struggling desperately with accepting...
Katie Underwood
April 30, 2017 | Zachary, LA | Friend
Derrick was a business associate of mine. He was easy to work with and conducted his business with integrity. He always was straightforward and his word was as good as a signature. I'm very glad to have known him. My condolences to his family.
Mike Migliore
April 30, 2017 | Kenner, LA
He was a super guy and a good friend. Thank you for all the fun we had together in speech class in High School so proud to have you as my parented. It was a lot of fun!! I will see you some day soon, I will always love you and your big brother David, Thank you Jesus for these two great guys being my good friends!!! PRAISE JESUS. DanaD. Bozeman
Dana Bozeman
April 29, 2017 | Denham Springs, LA | Friend
I was very sorry to hear of Derrick's passing. I am the Great grandmother of Derrick's grandchildren Braylon and Avannah. He and Tanya were always so good to the grandchildren...trips to the beach etc., beautiful birthday presents etc. The last time I saw him, he and Tanya were at Braylon' s birthday party and on the way back to the house, he took Tanya's hand and they walked back to the family where the grownups were sitting. I could see the love he had for her and she for him. I am so...
Mary Mcnabb
April 29, 2017 | Walker, LA
sorry for your loss. my prayers will be with you.
Henry Bozeman
April 29, 2017 | Linden, TN