Robert P. Welch, age 75, of Crossville, Tennessee, passed away on December 26, 2025, at NHC Sparta.
Mr. Welch was born on November 9, 1950, in Crossville, Tennessee, son of the late Jim Welch and Mary (Miller) Welch.
Robert worked as a laborer.
He is survived by his sister, Martha Davis; brother-in-law, James Roach; nieces, Mary Bowman and Martha Pelfrey; nephews, Dewayne Davis, James Davis, Michael Davis, Larry Davis, and Jackie Davis; along with a host of great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his sister, Mary Lou Roach; brother, James Thomas Welch, and niece, Linda Bowman.
Funeral Service will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM followed by burial in Woody Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM prior to the service.
Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555

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