James Evan Welch

When I was a teenager in Towson, Maryland, my mother and father (Bill and Beulah Lewis) used to babysit Mark and Laurie when Jim played for the Baltimore Colts on Sundays. Jim was my hero, and I was deeply saddened to learn of his death just today. My sympathies are with the whole family, and the world has lost a fine man.

Bill (Little Billy) Lewis

Just found this a year late.
James and I bought a 1929 Buick together in high school for $50 each (I think). I also remember the time we went to Anson in my old '41 Cheve with he and Tom and their cousin (can't remember his name). I had been told not to go there and we slid off the muddy road into the ditch. We did some crazy stuff, like finding that we could drive the Cheve on the railroad tracks without falling off ( I think it was James' idea to try it). Tom and their cousin was in...

Betty, heard the sad news about Jim's passing.I know what you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

One of the good guys. Blessings to the family. Prayers coming your way.
Chuck Colvin Long

So sorry hear of Jim's passing. He was one of my old Army National Guard buddies in Abilene in the late 50's and a classmate of my wife Loveta Cummings (Alexander). We had many good times during those years and I enjoyed his friendship and kindness very much. May he rest in peace and his family comforted by his Lord.

Don J. Cummings
San Antonio, Texas

Met Jim and his wife during a painting job a their home. Both very nice.