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Todd Welch Obituary

In Loving Memory

Of

TODD N'GIA WELCH, SR.

Sunrise Sept. 3, 1971 Oroville, CA

Sunset March 12, 2007 Bakersfield, CA

While a resident of Oroville, Todd, Sr. attended Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, led by Reverend Farnell Thomas, and upon his relocation to Bakersfield (CA) in 1996, he attended Christ First Ministry Church there, where memorial services were also held in his honor.

Todd, Sr. attended and graduated from high school in 1990, Oroville (CA). He was a very good-hearted and fun-loving person, who made friends with whomever he encountered and wherever he went. As a father, his greatest joy, passion and love were his two sons: Todd, Jr. (8) and Tyson Welch (5) and spending every opportunity or waking moment with them.

Todd, Sr. enjoyed his life, family and hobbies to the fullest. During his free time or vacation he could be found fishing, hunting, motor cross bike riding or boating, or doing one of the many other things he loved - cooking. He was also well known for his barbecuing and fish fryes, and always the designated chef at gatherings of family or friends.

Before Todd, Sr.'s move to Bakersfield, and nearly ten year career in driving semi trucks and working with heavy equipment (in the oil industry), Todd, Sr. used his talent with carpentry and built furniture for family and friends. He was a gifted woodsman and also certified as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Technician. A member of the Hooker Oak Lodge (Oroville), as his father, the late Hamp L. Welch (July 8, 1929 - September 13, 2001), and will be laid next to him in their eternal rest.

Left to Mourn: his mother, Johnnie Mae Lewis of Oroville (CA); sons: Todd N'Gia Welch, Jr. of Bakersfield (CA), Tyson Alexander Welch of Bakersfield (CA), Brothers: John Odis Welch of Niagara Falls (NY), Terry Eugene Lewis of Bakersfield (CA), Edward. Torress Lewis of Sacramento (CA), Rodd Jason Welch (Twin) of Los Banos (CA): sister, Vauncille (Shelly) Welch of Oroville (CA); sister-in-law, Kelly Welch of Los Banos (CA).

Todd, Sr. has 14 nephews and nieces, and a host of family and extended family members and friends throughout California, and the states of Texas, New York. Louisiana, Alabama and Arizona.

The family acknowledges and appreciates all acts of kindness and compassion extended during this time of grief. We ask that you keep Todd's mother and two sons (Todd Jr. and Tyson) in your daily prayers and thoughts as they have experienced the greatest loss of all - a son and a father.

A trust fund has been established for the sons at Washington Mutual Bank in Oroville, and for those wishing to may a contribution please contact the mother - after her period of grieving. THANK YOU!

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23, 2007, at 1 P.M. at the Holy Temple Church Of God In Christ.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 22, 2007, from 5-8 P.M., at Scheer Memorial Chapel.

Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the Direction of Scheer Memorial Chapel.. 

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Mar. 21, 2007.

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Vauncille Welch

June 28, 2024

I heard it..

Todd

July 21, 2022

I miss you man and still trying to figure out life. It´s hard sometimes but I know you will lead me in the right direction. I wake up and listening to Biggie everyday remembering the good times in the truck. "Throw your hands in the air if you a true player" - love you pops

Sheri

March 15, 2021

Rodd, Terry, Edward, and Mother, along with Todd's beautiful family, I am sending a prayer of thanksgiving for Todd's life and legacy albeit far to short here on earth.

May your memories be filled with love.

A heart filled with friendship and love, Sheri

Todd Welch

July 1, 2018

You are forever in my heart Pops and I know you're up there looking down on me drinking a cold one and everything I do is to make you proud. Even though your gone I know I have a piece of you inside me and I can't wait to see you waiting at those gates for me. I LOVE YOU TODD N'GIA WELCH SR.

Kelly Welch

March 13, 2008

Good lookin out bro...I love you!! xoxo Your sis Kelly

Nicole Johnson

March 13, 2008

Time justs go by too fast, I am in disbelief that a year has gone by. Your are definatley missed and in our thoughts ferquently. You have opened my eyes to so much that I need to do in my life. Keep your watch over all of us. R.I.P Toddy T....until I see you again

February 2006

Kelly Welch

March 12, 2008

My heart has been full this entire past year. There is not a day that goes by that I don't look at Rodd and think of you. Everytime I take a drive, especially on I-5, I cry knowing you and I will never take a drive, here on earth, again. My heart has been especially full these past three days knowing that today was going to come. I can still remember being at work and getting the phone that I needed to leave and go find Rodd. The pain I felt was like nothing I have ever felt before. I remember my stomach and heart aching like crazy. I really wish that day would have just been a terrible nightmare, but unfortunately it wasn't. I am so proud of your brother. His strength has amazed me. It is really hard to talk about it, but we both always seems to know when the other needs a hug. I don't like to write in your guest book often because I break apart everytime. I don't like the kids seeing me fall apart. They all are doing so well but they miss you so much. We finally broke out the video of the kids talent show they did for us and the day you gave Kayson a bath. I am so thankful I got that on tape. So many times I look at Kanin Mae and cry knowing she won't be able to meet you in person. She would have loved you just as much as the rest of us. You are so special and l LOVE YOU so very much. I miss you everyday and I often think of what you are doing. I have planned something special in remembrance of you, for Rodd, so if you get a chance throw us a sign and let us know you stopped by. I love you!!
Love your sis, Kelly xoxox

RODD Welch

March 12, 2008

All I can say is "WOW"........1 year is sooooo crazy. It still seems like yesterday, last week, not a year. I am at work, the same place, the same shift when I first got the call about your death. Life has been a big adjustment without you being a part of it. But as you can see, I made it a whole year. It wasn't easy but I did it!! Just keep watching over me and my family. Tell "Pops" I said I miss him also. Love you man!!
Rodd

VAUNCILLE WELCH

March 12, 2008

This year has went by like a cloud coasting in the sky not fast not slow but just at a noticable speed.Ive notice the time an I notice the void that wont ever be filled so I cherish our laughs an I release the tears to relieve the pain but I carry the memories that journey me through my next day to day.I miss you TODD I miss you so much.....I LOVE YOU TODDY T

Deidra Booker

March 12, 2008

WOW!! A year has come upon us again. I have been thinking about you a lot lately and what I could say but I am at a loss for words really. I don't wanna say that this is the anniversary of your death because I don't know that I want to celebrate you not being here with us. But me knowing you, you would want us to party til the wheels fall off. I know I MISS YOU and I LOVE YOU just the same as I did the day you left this Earth, if not more. Despite the torturing you always gave me through the fence when we were in the 1st grade... :) So to my future (almost) husband I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU and MISS YOU....

Derek Myles

March 11, 2008

I can not believe it will be a year tomorrow. One verse that I use often to get me thru and to understand this world is God's and we are all just part of His master plan is Philippians 1:3, "I thank my God upon every remenbrance of you." Its a short verse, but it tells the story well of how I feel about Todd. Todd-- you were our Perfect Angel. You always knew how to handle lifes ups and downs. Always with the believe that in the end, all would be okay. I must say, your life and our conversations have help me handle times in life with the same belief. Keep on talking to us Todd and we miss you MAN. DMyles

RODD Welch

March 6, 2008

MARCH 12 IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!! I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT IT HAS BEEN A YEAR. STILL MISSING YOU AND WISHING YOU WERE HERE. I AM HOPING 2008 WILL BE A BETTER YEAR FOR ME. I CAN HONESTLY SAY YOUR DEATH HAS REALLY OPEN MY EYES TO ALOT OF THINGS IN LIFE. IT HAS MADE ME MAKE BETTER CHOICES IN LIFE. TAKE CARE BRU............LOVE YA!!

Tiffani White

March 2, 2008

Just wanted to say hello and let you know you are on my mind.

ASHLEE BRACY

February 26, 2008

GOODMORNING!!HEY UNC ISS ME ASHLEE:) JUSS STOPPIN BYT TO LET U KNOW IVE BEEN THINKIN ABOUT U ALOT LATELY WHO KNOWS WHY.I STILL FEEL THE SAME WAY I DID THE DAY U WENT AWAY, I STILL MISS U MORE THAN EVER AND WISH U COULD BE HERE WITH US TODAY, I WISH THERE SOME KIND OF SIGN U COULD GIVE ME TO LET ME KNOW YOUR OK AND TO LET ME KNOW YOUR LISTENING WHEN I TALK TO U, ITS ALREADY ALMOST BEEN A YEAR I KNOOW SOME PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY FORGOT ABOUT U BUT THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY WHERE I DONT THINK ABOUT U AND THINK OF THE PERSON U R, AND WONDER WHEN I WILL SEE U AGIAN..I LOVE U!!!TALK TO U LATER

Kelly Welch

December 12, 2007

I know you are proud, I feel your presence, I wish you were here, I miss you like CRAZY...I'll Love You forever, and in our hearts forever you'll be. Love your sister Kelly
P.S. Kiara and I dedicate Alicia Keys "No One" to you. I cry everytime I here, but sometimes it feels good to just get it out. love you xoxoxo

Rodd Welch

December 8, 2007

DECEMBER 7TH, 2007 at 3:34 pm.......YOUR NIECE WAS BORN......8lbs and 7 ounces......Kanin Mae'Lynn Welch..she looks just like Kayson

Jamie Johnson-Tobias

December 6, 2007

Rodd and Family,
I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you during the hoilday season! Todd you are missed always Jamie Johnson

December 4, 2007

Thinking of ya!

vauncille welch

November 26, 2007

I LOVE YOU.

rodd welch

November 6, 2007

Dude this is unreal! I can't believe I am writing in your "Guest Book". Today was a bad day for me. I cried and cried and cried! I dream about you so much now. I am cool with not having you around because if you think about it.....what choice do I have now. I am not scared of death either. Alot of times I sit around wishing I could be with you or at least hold your hand or something. I know you always had my back...no matter what. I came to realize that death is the cruelist thing a person has to go through. It really breaks you down. Just knowing what you went through. I guess you can say I have good days and I have bad days. Just keep checking in on me.....Rodd

Tiffani White

September 6, 2007

Happy Birthday to both of you....

Deidra Booker

September 4, 2007

Happy Birthday To You!!! I know you are up there in heaven still gettin your party on.... Love You an Miss You Always!
TO: RODD HAPPY 36TH BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! LOVE YOU TOO...

Nicole Johnson

September 4, 2007

Todd I have been thinking of you all weekend long, and how much your family and friends love and miss you. The plaque at your moms house is beautiful and it is so you! The fish on it just set it off. I know you can feel the love everyone has for you, your sure are missed and we could never forget you. Rest in Peace, Toddy Todd.

RODD WELCH

September 3, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! NOT TO MUCH CELEBRATION GOING ON AROUND HERE!! BUT I WOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU BEING THE FIRST PERSON TO CALL ME AND SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. IT MAY SEEMS LIKE ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE FORGOTTEN YOU.......BUT I HAVEN'T. I JUST THINKING TO MYSELF THAT YOU GOT KEVIN KIMBLE, POPS, MR. PHILLIPS, VERNAYNE, ADRAIN HILLS, JESSIE HILLS, MS. TOBIAS, ALL AT YOUR PARTY. TAKE CARE, AND HAVE SOME GOOD FISHING SPOTS WAITING FOR ME.

Ashlee Bracy

August 23, 2007

....i dont even know where to begin...i still miss u more than words can say and everyday i blame myself for not keeping in contact with you, i guess u dont realize what role someone plays in your life untill there gone...and i still wonder till this day why it had to be u???and i wonder what if u were still here would i be in contact with u???not only images of memories play over in my mind, but that 1 of a kind smile you had will always be remembered by everyone who knew you....and by those who just came in contact with you.today is august 23, 2007 a day that gets closer to seeing you again...i love and miss u sooo much...rodd if your reading this i love u too and i hope everything is well with you and the fam and to let you know how proud of u everyone is we all know it hurts but especially for you you and todd were two bodies with soul and i c soo much of todd in u and i hope that u r doin ok...
WE LOVE YOU UNCLE TODD

Rodd Welch

August 16, 2007

TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS, SEPT.1ST (SATURDAY) WE WILL BE DOING A DEDICATION OF TODD'S LIFE AT MY MOM'S HOUSE (2475 ELGIN STREET OROVILLE, CA)DURING THIS TIME A PERMANENT PLAQUE WILL BE INSTALLED AT MY MOM'S HOUSE. WE ALSO WILL BE CELEBRATING TODD'S BIRTHDAY WHICH IS SEPT.3RD. BAR-B-QUE WILL BE ON THE MENU. STOP BY, SMILES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. ANY QUESTION, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME @(209)710-7252

Deidra Booker

August 15, 2007

To my future husband.....lol I was thinking of you this past week during my birthday and knew that yours was just around the corner. It made me realize that I miss you a lot even though we didn't see one another that often as we got older. You would always make me laugh whenever I seen you.... no matter what. Keep watch over Rodd (which I know you do anyways) an give him the strength to continue to push forward.
Your future wife....:):):)

Tiffani White

July 20, 2007

Thinking of you today.

Jamie Tobias

July 20, 2007

Rodd, I wish I could tell you that this gets easier with time but I just don't think that it does. It has been 16 years this month since my son died and it just doesn't get any easier. You just love them more. I know that you will always love your brother. Keep you chin up and stay close to Jesus. I will keep you and your familly in my prayers. Jamie Tobias

Rodd Welch

July 18, 2007

For some reason today especially, you have been on my mind alot. I really miss you alot. I have moved forward with my life. I really want to be totally happy again. I find myself always talking about you. At times, this all seems like a real bad dream. I have come to the understanding that you were probably the only person that really understood me and know exactly what I am going thru. I just want you to fix everything down here and make things right. I will never...ever..ever..forget you Todd, I promise....I love you so much.....I will keep my head up for you!! Love you, Love you, Love you, Love you, Love you......RODD

Rodd Welch

May 25, 2007

Well man, the month of May is almost over with now. This is the month that we would always have our annual Bar-B-Ques at my house with our entire families. As you know we cancelled it this year. Kelly found out last week that she conceived during the time of your death. I see that as a sign of you giving me hope for life again. I just hope that you are happy now. I miss and love you. Your baby Brutha..............

jamie Johnson

April 20, 2007

Dear Rodd, I just finished reading your entry and my heart really goes out to you. I wish that there was something that would take the pain away when you loose someone that you love so much. I am praying for you, your family and Todd's boys. My parents said to tell you that they are praying for you too. Jamie Johnson (Bruce's Sister)

Rodd Welch

April 19, 2007

I wish there was some kind of way that I could talk to you, physically. I am here at work and its 3:34 am, and you are on my mind and heart real heavy. I feel life has really cheated us both. I guess life isn't fair at all. I really miss those late night phone calls. I really missed the weekend trips we plan together so we could get our kids together. It just sadden my heart knowing that Kayson will never know his Uncle Todd, other than pictures. I am so glad Kelly video taped you giving him a bath. I haven't been able to reach out to your boys yet because I want to get myself together so I can be strong enough to smile at them without crying. They say time will heal all pain, its been 37 days and I still don't feel normal yet. You never realize how close you are to someone until they are gone. I am so proud of the relationship that you and I had. I know what we had is irreplaceable. Well, I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know I Love You and I Miss You!! Keep watching over me...................RODD

Irene B

April 15, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Brenda & Winter

April 14, 2007

Rodd & Family, Are thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lena

April 9, 2007

My memories of Todd are mostly oldies but goodies. When I saw him last I realized that he was much the same as I remembered and exactly as he has been described by others here -- joking,laughing, loving, a great fisherman, son and brother. He can still make me smile.

Taifa Jamari

April 5, 2007

Man, I still have to shake myself and ask if it is really true. Even typing this right now is hard for me. How can these simple words describe how I feel about losing such a profound person. I'm gonna miss him getting on me about men and looking out for me whenever we would be in the same spot. How he would look me square in the eye and tell me exactly how it was, no smile, no jokes. I'm glad I listened. I always felt safe when he was around. He was overprotective, but in a good way. I appreciate that and I know he is still watching over me.
When we were younger we used to live with Aunt Johnnie Mae and Rodd and Todd . Those were some of the BEST childhood memories...even before Todd passed my brother and I still brought up how crazy Rodd and Todd were. They had us crackin' up until we couldn't breathe! I want to say 'Thank you' to Rodd and Todd for all the memories. I'm never going to forget. I'm gonna miss you so much big cuzzo...

Rodd Welch

April 1, 2007

Todd,
I want to drop you a line from time to time just hoping that my pain would fade away. When looking back on our life together, I realize how tight we were. You were always there for me no matter what. Prior to this tragic event, we had a fishing trip planned, well I went out today and I place your tackle box in my spare seat of the boat, as if you were there with me. Well as you know, that bass I caught was 8.5 lbs. Right after I landed it, Momma called to see how I was doing. I promised Momma that I am going to let you go to Heaven and be with God. I want you to know that was the hardest promise that I have ever made! I just want you to know that "I Love You and I Miss You So Much" I am getting better though. I don't cry as much anymore, so thats got to be a good sign. They say twins are special. I think you are special. Thank you for being my brother for 35 years 71 days!! I enjoyed every year, month, day, hour, second! You were the "BEST" brother in the whole wide world. Just keep watching over me. I don't want to have that " I don't care attitude" I want to be my old self again. I think the hardest thing in this world is for a twin to live without its other sibling. At times it has crossed my mind that I wished we could have been there together during this tragic event, but I know you want me to see after your kids and I will. You and only you know what I am really going thru. I love and miss you everyday. Talk to you later.........Rodd

Teaerra Webb

April 1, 2007

Dear,Todd
I saw you hear and there Time and Time and still you always stood out to me my fun loving happy cousin...I cryed for you becasue you r gone and I smiled becasue i new good was going to yake good care of you i Wrote this Poem for you.

---Todd----
Cuzin Todd Now you
I miss you so much to
I rember how you Laugh & was happy and things
You were a great human being
One thing I No has Iam standing ova yo grave that I i'll neva hear yo voice agian
Your a great man you werent like the other men
I Treasure you more than dimonds and pearls my love is neva gone for you
You can Neva replace a good man like you
Cuzzin Todd one strong black man
You have to face god now thats were u stand
Why did u leave why couldnt you just stay
Now you rest in peace has you lay
My world is Nuthing with out you
Man i wish you were here
sence your not here i shed a tears
One thing i wona say i Love you Cuzzin
I No our family should you good lovin to
Iam in this sistuation once agian another loved on lost
I wish i could bring u Back with Money
When god takes you theres no cost
He Just pick another good fruit out the tree
But now i see...
Dont forget I'll still miss you
You were that special one too
GONE BUT NEVA FOR GOTIN
TODD N'GIA WELCH SR.

Kelly Welch

March 29, 2007

Dear Todd,

Here I sit, over two weeks since your passing, and it feels as though no time has gone by at all. The hurt, frustration, and sadness won’t seem to go away. It feels as though my insides are dying and our world has fallen apart. It is still so hard for me to believe. I don’t want to believe it. I just want you back here with us!

You mean so much to me and my family and you are such a special part of our life. I have always known how special you are. Since the day I met you I knew you and I would have a special bond. You were so good at making people feel special.

All I can really do at this point is thank you and let you know just how much I love you. I want to thank you for all the good times. I was telling Rodd how, for me, you were that one thing in my life I looked forward to; all the times you came to our house for fishing, barbeques, parties, or just to hang out. The weekends we spent in Oroville or even the times you and I would drive up together and Rodd would meet up with us later. The times you would come to the kid’s games just to sit and hang out with me. There were so many times I looked forward to seeing you or just talking to you on the phone. You were always able to turn a not so good day into the best day of the week.

I can’t believe all of this!!! It hurts so bad!! I am hurting for Rodd, for myself, my kids and everyone that loved you. There are so many of us, so I’m sure you can imagine the pain. It’s almost as though part of Rodd is gone because you are no longer with us. I am sure you took part of Rodd with you; therefore I will look for you through Rodd, because I know so much of you is still with him.

I just want you to know you are the best brother I could have ever asked for. Thank you for loving me the way you did. You had a way about you that made me feel so special. I know you loved me as a sister and I love you so much for that. Thank you for loving Rodd and looking after him the way you always did. I know that you will continue to watch out for him. Thank you for loving our children as if they were yours, but most of all thank you for the impact you had on our lives. I will always love you and you will always be missed.

For now, I will just have to look forward to the day we are all together again,

I Love You!!

Love your sister Kelly a.k.a. Goat (ha, ha).

March 28, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Melissa Holmes

March 28, 2007

To Rodd and Family
My deepest sympathies go to you and your family. As I sort through all the memories, good and bad, and regret losing contact with Todd. He was a happy soul and an amazing guy. My heart goes out to you an your family. I pray that your family keeps the faith while going through this time of trials and tribulations..... I know what it is like to lose someone you love. I will never begin to know the pain you are in, as all our pain is felt differently.

Michele and Jeff Danner

March 26, 2007

This was a horrible tragedy that took a wonderful mans life way to young. He always lite up a room with his wonderful laughter and smile and if you were in a bad mood if you hang out with Todd he would change your mood real quick. Jeff and I can not believe he is gone he will be missed so much. I will mis his stories, Todd always had a story to tell about something or someone and the end would always leave us cracking up. I am so sorry for your loss, our loss, everones loss, and I am sorry I couldn't make to Oroville to say my final goodbye.

Hollis Blake, III

March 26, 2007

On behalf Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, inc, The Kappa Psi Chapter. I would like to send out prayers to the entire Welch/Lewis family. I have known Todd for well over 17 years since your brother Toress was initiated into our chapter. Which is to say that not only was Rod, Terry and Toress your brothers but we all were.I can remember you and rod vividly coming to kappa parties and other parties hanging with us and just having fun. We would be at the door like " them Ed's lil brothers, let'em in and treat them with much love as you would give ED". The point to this is that not only will Rod, Terry and Ed (Toress) miss you,we will also miss you. You know, I can honestly say that, you were always smiling, that was your trademark! We are all very greatful to have known you and your family and most of all we thank Toress for sharing his family with us and making us feel very much apart your lives. I used to baby sit Jordan, when he was a baby and now he's a Young MAN. Time waits for no one, so make every minute count, and Todd, you did that, peace bro!

Hollis Blake, III, MA
Kappa Psi Chapter, sp.89
Chico State

Sheri Ferber

March 26, 2007

My heart goes out to Todd's family and friends left behind. I know you will all deeply miss him. I also know his life was well lived by all I read and brought such joy to so many. I remember him as a young man..way back when...May his life leave a legacy of laughter and joy. May his days not be lived in vain and may we all learn to hold our loved ones just a little closer...say things maybe we would not have courage to say...may we all learn to live big...and love hard. Todd you will be missed this side of heaven. Thank you for being such a bright smiling light. For those still here...please let's remember to reach out to one another. For our days are truly numbered. May the Holy Spirit who is the God of all comfort comfort you this day and every day to come. May he bring sweet friends to hold your hands and wipe your tears till that ever joyous day that you will meet again!

Remember to pray for one another as often as you recall them. Remember to not hold grudges...and most of all remember that you have a FATHER in heaven who loves you deeply.

Praying His Love and Grace and Peace upon you.
Sheri Ferber (Clifton) South Orange County CA

The Smothers Family

March 26, 2007

Ed, our prayers are with you and your family. The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Know that the Lord will never leave you nor forsake you. If you need anything, please let us know.

Rodd Welch

March 26, 2007

Dear Todd,
First of all, I want to say to you is “ I love you so much”. I have always known how much you meant to me but sometimes we may act all mancho and stuff like that and say things like quit tripp’in or I’ll check you out later or later bro. But um we both knew deep down inside both of us, we actually saying “ I love you man, till we hook-up again”
We have always competed with eachother, from sports to cars to girls, but this ordeal that I am dealt with right now…....man…….I am hurting……(if that is a good word to describe it).
I am lost without you, I am confused, I am angry, I really need you to help me get thru this one………I just feel real emptied inside. I see the world still going on but I ‘m not! It’s a real weird feeling. It’s like you are just num all over and everyone is just smiling at you and saying kind words, but the feeling’s doesn’t get any better! The pain, the dry throat, its all still there.
In everyday life you hear people say, “well you got to just roll with the punches” or “lets just make the best out of this” I find myself often questioning this one! Why Todd, why him!!
I am about end this because you probably want to get something to eat or something!
I have learned something from you that I will always keep in my heart and mind and that is to live every moment to the fullest. Whether it’s at home, with your kids, at work, live life!! THANK YOU BROTHER…….i love you. We’ll talk all the time now in our prayers.



Rodd

STERLING&BEA JOHNSON

March 26, 2007

To Rodd and famliy:
I know we promised to attend Todd's
going home celebration but I over did myself Thurs.working at my church trying to do a week's yard
work in 12 hours amd I pulled a back
muscle oh the pain I ain't young no
mo!!
I remember all of those famliy get
togethers at your home in 'Banos.
Todd could really burn some ribs I
was looking forward to having a rib
cookoff this year at our b'day party
I challenged Todd to a rib cooking contest. I will miss Todd and my Dad giving each other a bad time
about boxing matches. I can see them both now in Heaven going about who was and is the greatest fighters of all times. Maybe they have met the Brown Bomber-Joe
Lewis!!
Bea and I will miss Todd's infectous smile. Rodd when you think of Todd dodn't be afraid to shed a tear that's God's way of reminding you that you still LOVE YOUR BROTHER and he is still in your heart.

Richard & Clea Thrasher

March 26, 2007

Rodd and family, none of my words can really express my family's feelings of compassion that go out to you at the loss of your beloved Todd. May God's peace be with you now. Rely upon your faith, the faith in God's love, in His knowledge of all things,in His calling home of one of His beloved children. During our brief time here on earth as humans, we are given a brief look into a picture that is someone's life. God can see the eternal, or whole picture of that person's life. Place your trust in Heavenly Father to get you though these tough times. God does have a plan for each and every one of us. He gave His only begotten son for us, so that we may have eternal life. Remember we will be together again one day, for all time and eternity, with Todd. Todd is a good man, a good father, a good son, a good friend and a good brother! He is missed by all of us.

Amy Holland (Lawson)

March 25, 2007

I have known Todd and Rodd since 2nd grade at Wyandotte Ave School. I didn't know them well, but we were classmates. Todd was put upon my heart about two months ago. I did what I always do and said a prayer or two for him. If I had known what would happen, I most certainly would have prayed harder for his family. I didn't know Todd that well, but I am grieved by his loss. My deepest and heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends. I can't imagine what you are going through. May the Lord keep you and guide you through this troubled time.

michael walsh

March 24, 2007

I also knew rodd and todd throughout High school had some classes and enjoyed some basketball with todd every once in awhile it is always a tragidy whenever one of the class of 90 is lost, my prayers to the the family.

Eric Cox

March 24, 2007

To Rodd and the crew;
I have no idea what to say, except that I Love You! I Love Todd and my heart has been crushed. Stay Strong- for, Todd was. Rodd give me a call 865-251-7827(anytime). I sure am sorry I am not there (to just be there). Love and Peace.
In His Grace,
Eric Cox and family

Nick Majdanski

March 23, 2007

I knew Todd in school, not saying that I knew him well and now that's my loss. But I can't even imagine the loss that his family and close friends are feeling. My sympathy and prayers go out to the family, Todd will be missed.

Kimberly Anderson

March 23, 2007

To the entire Welch Family,my thoughts and prayers are with you.Todd was a wonderful person.His laugh and his smile will be in our hearts forever.The last time i saw Todd we we're having a good laugh about some memories of when my kids and i lived across the street from his mom.I was going through some things back then and Todd gave me a shoulder to cry on more then once and for that i will always be truely grateful to him.

ANGIE PRICKETT(BAILEY)

March 22, 2007

To Rodd and The Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in you time of grief. Todd was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Annie Goodwin

March 22, 2007

Aunt Johnnie,

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

LaSonya Goodwin-Harris

March 22, 2007

Aunt Johnnie,

Even though we are miles apart, your HOUSTON family is with you guys in spirit. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands, because he will definitely see you through. We will continue to keep you guys in our prayers. Love You Guys

March 22, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Tyleshia Robinson

March 22, 2007

Todd was the kind of person that you couldn't ignore or even be mad at. I could always depend on Todd to put a smile on my face or make me laugh until I couldn't stand up anymore. I know he used to hate to bring his back to the Ville because soon he seen me he would say "Meet me at my mom's so we can get the other helmet" and he would take me on long rides thru the Side. I'm going to miss his smile, his laugh, and them ugly arm boots he would wear with his camo pants. I'm really going to miss Todd screaming "Little Mama" everytime we seen each other and no one could say it like Todd. Todd and Rodd have called me little mama every since I can remember. People talk about childhood memories all the time and Todd is one of my childhood memories. He always had some kind of joke. I could be somewhere talking to a man and Todd would come up and put his arm around me and act like he was my man. There were soooooo many times I could of choked him for that, but once I would look in his face, I would just start busting up laughing and he would say little mama and give me a hug. Todd will be greatly missed and Elgin won't look the same without his truck parked infront of his mother's. My heart goes out to the family and especially his babies because they won't understand that we all have appointments and that their father never left them. God just made it easier for him to always be with them. I just hope him and Kevin Kimble don't try to pull pranks on the angels above. May God put a healing on the families hearts.

Cory, Anzimee, Mia

March 22, 2007

Rodd and Family- Sorry for your loss. Despite only a few meetings Todd managed to have a lasting impression on me. I think that was one his great abilities. He will be missed by all.

March 22, 2007

Our love,thoughts and prayers are with your family, R.I.P Toddy Todd

Nicole Roe-Johnson

March 22, 2007

To the family of Todd:
There no words to express our familys deep sympathy that we are all feeling for you. Todd was a gentle soul that kept a smile on all our faces, Boo Boo said he will miss Todd because "he always made me laugh and was cracking jokes and stuff." Todd loved the kids, when I first moved here he gave Ashyla her first 2 dollar bill on her birthday and we still have it in her baby book we will keep forever in his memory. Our family is thankful that we got to have Todd as a friend in our lives and to be a part of his. There are so many memories that I have that of Todd that make me just crack up laughing and I will cherish that forever. Our sincere condolences go out to all his family. May he rest in peace and we will see him again one day....

Eric Blankenship

March 22, 2007

Dear Rodd & Family,

It is hard to put in to words how I feel about this, I cannot possibly imagine what you and your Family are going through. To Todd's boys, I am deeply saddened that you have lost your Daddy, I have 2 young children of my own and they mean the world to me as I am sure you mean the world to your Daddy. Please try and be strong, you have a wonderful support system around you.

All of my best wishes and prayers,

Eric Blankenship and Family.

Proud brother at Rodd's Wedding

March 22, 2007

Tiffani White

March 22, 2007

Always and forever in my heart. I will see you, Rodd and family tomorrow. Your mom and family are in my prayers and please contact me if you need anything at all.

Todd is a wonderful human being and this is a great loss to all that loves and knows him.

Love and friendship

March 21, 2007

R.I.P. my friend, we will miss you.

Rhonda Prickett-Beshears

March 21, 2007

To Rodd and family, my prayers are with you all. Todd was such a big part of a lot of peoples lives around us and he will be deeply missed. There are no words to comfort you in your time of grief and disbelief but always remember that Todd would not want us to cry he would only want us to smile and think of the happy times and laughter that he brought to so many of our hearts. It will be an everlasting impression in my heart everytime I think of him. I love u Toddy "T"

Jamie Tobias

March 21, 2007

Rod, I am so sorry about your loss! I know that this is the most painful thing that you will ever experince. Todd was a wonderful person who had an amazing smile!! Everyone knew when Todd was present. To Todd's boys I am sorry you lost your Daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time in your life. I loved the way that Rod explained to the boys that Jesus needed another angel. Todd rest in peace!!

horace mccutchen

March 21, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Todd and Lena Woods March 2006

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Rodd, Chris and Todd

March 21, 2007

Todd and his brand new Harley March 2006

March 21, 2007

Regina Hills

March 21, 2007

sorry about your lost, todd was a wonderful guy.He was funny always made you laugh. my prayers are with you and I do pray that God would comfort your heart in this time of lost

V.J. Brown

March 21, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Deidra Booker

March 20, 2007

We grew up together in The Ville and he always mean to me when we were little and I never knew why...An the last time I seen him he explained it to me. He said, "I was mean to you and tortured you only because I Loved You". Rodd had told him that's how you get the girls to like you by being mean to them.....I will remember that always..I love you and miss you, til we meet again...To the family my sincere condolences to you all......

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