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Gary Welch Obituary

Albany Gary M. Welch, 86, Albany, passed away Friday March 13, 2026, at Overbrook Nursing Center, Middleport, Ohio.

Born December 28, 1939, in Meigs County, the son of the late Dana and Elsie Haning

Welch. He worked for Columbus Plastics for 20 years and was a Scipio Township Trustee

for a number of years.

Gary is survived by children Lori (Bill) Burbridge, and Jeffrey (Penny) Welch;

7 Grandchildren, 5 Great-grandchildren; and a brother Ronnie Welch.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gladys Markin Welch,

a grandson Curtis Welch, brothers Everett, Herman Welch, sisters Evelyn Brickles and

Anastine Butter.

Services will be Wednesday March 18, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Bigony-Jordan Funeral Home,

With Pastor John Frank officiating. Visitation is 12:00 -2:00 P.M. Wednesday prior to the Services.

You may sign his register book at www.bigonyjordanfuneralhome.com Gary Welch

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Athens Messenger on Mar. 16, 2026.

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