Clifton Welch Obituary

WELCH, Clifton Clifton Bruce Welch, age 51, passed November 18, 2019, after a courageous and well-fought battle with colon cancer. Cliff was born on March 4th, 1968 in Atlanta, GA to Shyrl Hendrickson and Bruce Welch. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from UNC Chapel Hill (1986-1990) and UNC Chapel Hill Law School (1990-1993). Cliff was an exceptionally bright construction lawyer and had a successful career as a litigation attorney in Atlanta. In his free time, Cliff enjoyed time with friends and family, traveling, watching UNC basketball, cooking, and making people laugh with his sarcasm, quick wit, and one-liners. Cliff is survived by his mother and step-dad, Shyrl and Ron Hendrickson, his father and step-mom, Bruce and Marcia Welch, his three sisters and spouses, Allison and Daniel Bennett, Christy and Tom Graham, and Lauren and Rob Langley, and his 9 nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to join us in memory of Cliff on Monday, November 25, at 2 PM, at The Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance in his honor at https://fundraise.ccalliance.org/blue-star-tributes/CliffWelch.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 22, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Clifton Welch

11 Entries

Melissa Richardson

August 23, 2020

Cliff was once very important to me and was easily one of the wittiest people I have ever known.

I have just learned of his passing and am so saddened that he is gone so soon

Brian Tauscher

January 7, 2020

Just learning this terrible news. Cliff and I worked together in D.C. and shared an apartment. Cliff was gifted with an amazing sense of humor and an empty leg. We worked by day and sampled all that D.C.'s nighttime establishments offered by night.

Rest well, old friend. You will be missed.

Keith Thomerson

November 27, 2019

Cliff was a great guy and I can't believe he is gone. I had been trying to reach him and had no idea things were so serious. We were friends and roommates in college and in law school. We stayed in touch but life kept us both busy and I will always regret not seeing him in the last few years. Whenever we did connect we had the same crazy rapport we did in school. He was wit and humor in a lovable package that has left a void in this world now that he is gone. I still say many of his best one liners, and they always garner laughs. To his parents and friends I offer my utmost sympathy and prayers. Heaven is richer for his presence and we all just have wait to see him again. God love you Cliff, I'll miss you always. You were awesome.

November 25, 2019

Special Memories of Clifton Welch "Cliff" of how bright, clever, and willing to share his humor and love of culinary skills with so many friends and family. He is sincerely missed but very thankful that he is out of pain and in God's loving arms...peace be with his loving family and friends. Connie Goourley

November 25, 2019

To all the LOVED FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS I am deeply sorry for your loss of a truly loved and enjoyable son, relative, companion, and fun loving friend. Cliff was a remarkable, clever, and very bright young man and will be missed by many folks and I am sincerely sorry that he suffered during his illness and trust God is caring for him in heaven. Connie Gourley

Jennifer Gourley

November 24, 2019

I had the pleasure and the privilege of being with Cliff for 13 years. His sense of humor, quick wit, cleverness, intelligence, kindness and love is something that I cherish and that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Cliff taught me so much about food, wine and some of life's more exquisite experiences, and while I wasn't always a good student (I still won't eat offal, or as we used to call it parts), I was fortunate to be the beneficiary of his vast knowledge and love of the finer things in life. I am grateful to have had so many wonderful life experiences with him, and that he chose to share so many adventures with me over the years. I will also always treasure the times that we spent with family during the holidays and special occasions whether it was in Springfield, in Asheville or in Atlanta. Wherever we were, whether it be at a local restaurant or bar, a friend or family's house, or on a travel adventure, Cliff was always the raconteur, spilling wit (often sarcastic) and wisdom like a modern-day Mark Twain. Whether it was an everyday, regular type of situation or incident, or something more extraordinary, Cliff helped me and so many others see the humor that is hidden in every situation or occurrence. He was a genius in many, many ways and his sheer intellect, astuteness about social situations, sense of humor and comedic timing were truly awe-inspiring and will be sorely missed. He could have had a day's worth of conversations simply using movie lines. I can just imagine Cliff in heaven mixing a martini or a Manhattan (or both), telling a funny story or giving a one-line zinger and cajoling laughs out of all. Cliff you will be forever loved, missed and remembered and I pray that you are at peace now. Much love, Jenn

Greg Stills

November 23, 2019

Cliff will be missed. Although our meetings were brief (watching games, when i lived in atl) i remember them well. I hope his pain was not when this unfortunate disease came upon him.
Peace to Cliff and family.

Paul Akman

November 23, 2019

I'll miss your friendship and fabulous sense of humor tremendously.

Too soon my friend, too soon.
Rest well.

My thoughts and prayers to the Welch family.

Wendy Waddell

November 22, 2019

Although we never met you, we feel like we know you due to the love that Marcia (Welch) shared with us. Cheers to a life well lived. And a person well loved.

No more pain; no more anguish. Rest well. Blessings, thoughts and prayers to the Welch family.

Sincerely,
Wendy C. Waddell
Esquire Deposition Solutions
Atlanta, GA

David Rocker

November 22, 2019

Thanks for the gift of sunshine that you afforded so many with your warm friendship and spirited fellowship... May you walk in eternal peace and comfort - free from suffering... Until we meet again, my dear friend.

Susan Taylor

November 22, 2019

May his humor and laughter continue to be a lighted candle for all of his family especially in the the days to come. Susan Langley Taylor

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