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JOHN WELCH Obituary
Ocala - John David Welch, age 53, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away on February 26, 2018. John was born in Elkhart, IN and moved to Ocala, FL in 2004, where he was the owner and operator of Best Buy of Ocala car dealership.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Sheryl Welch; and his sister, Jody.
John is survived by his wife, Jennifer Welch; children, Josh Welch, Elkhart, IN, Jamie Welch, Tristen Knight, Braxten Welch, Blake Centers and Kaylynn Centers, all of Ocala, FL. He is also survived by five grandchildren, his father; John E. Welch of Ocala, FL; and brothers; Scott Welch, Ocala, FL and Bobby Welch, Elkhart, IN.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Ocala, Florida, with visitation starting at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Expressions of condolence may be made at
www.forestlawnocala.com
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Stacy Reed
March 7, 2018
Jenny n familywe r so aorry for ur loss!Our thoughts n prayers r with u and ur family.Tim,stacy&clay
Russo Auto Sales family
March 6, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Yandle Sr.
March 6, 2018
God bless the family I only knew John for a short time but thought the world of him, he will be missed by many including myself. Peace be with you John.
March 6, 2018
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March 6, 2018
John was not only a good customer to Big Sun Auto Auction, but a truly good person that will always be remembered by all of us from the auction. Always talked about what a great family he had. My sincere condolences to the family. Carol Rowe
Holly Bunnel
March 5, 2018
My heart goes out to the family during this hard time. Braxton all your school family is praying for you. Stay strong buddy.
Yvonne Wright
March 5, 2018
Praying for his family.we bought a car from John and his wife.Two great people.Rest in peace John.
George Freet
March 5, 2018
It's hard to believe you're gone my friend. R.I.P. John, you're truly gonna be missed.
Katherine Kaufman
March 5, 2018
You will be deeply missed,prayers to the family,R.I.H John,see you on the other side...xo kathy
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