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Raleigh Welch Obituary


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WELCH, Raleigh C. Age 71 of Moraine, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009. He was born August 7, 1938 in McKee, KY, the son of the late Chester & Frances Mollie (Dixon) Welch. Raleigh was a retired roofer with Enterprise Roofing, a member of Roofers Local 75, and the Dryden Rd. Pentecostal Church. Preceded in death by his first wife Nancy and second wife Octavia June, and a brother. He is survived by 5 sons, 2 daughters, 16 grandchildren, his great granddaughter, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dryden Rd. Pentecostal Church, 3201 Dryden Rd., Moraine, Ohio 45439. Pastor Bennie Sutherland officiating. Burial Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday (Today) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Arrangements in care of SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. Carrollton.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Oct. 2, 2009.

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Marisa Ferguson

October 19, 2009

Bye Dad we love you and miss you! We will see you, mom, and June when we get to heaven. We love you

Marisa & Shawn

October 4, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 3, 2009

Hello to my neices and nephews, I would love to be there with you on this day, but my prayers and love are sent your way..yes Daddy is at home today and no more suffering and pain for him..his jouney is made..God bless you I pray that God will give you comfort and strength in the days ahead Mom and Dad are finally together again..love and prayer Aunt Sadie

Elaine Gibson Phillips(Crews)

October 2, 2009

Sorry for your loss,but our loss is Heavens gain.No more suffering,heart aches or troubles.Walking on streets of gold.I'm praying for u all.

from Spaulding Rd.church

Bob Herdman

October 2, 2009

Roger and family:
We are thinking of and praying for you and your family in the wake of your great loss. Raleigh was a friend and will be missed.
Love,
Bob, Carmen, Maria Herdman and family.

October 2, 2009

May our heavenly Father reach down and comfort you, as only He can, in your time of grief. He is already walking the streets of gold and has no doubt met up with loved ones gone on. We'll be praying for your family.

Cindy Dempsey from Spaulding Road Church

October 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ronnie & Melanie Welch

October 2, 2009

In the loss of our father, father-in-law and grandfather. You are at home now in great peace and joy, no more to suffer. You will be sadly missed and we Love You!

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