Steve Welch

Steve Welch obituary, Bessemer City, NC

Steve Welch

Steve Welch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pigg Family Services - Bessemer City on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Steve Allan Welch, 71, of Stanley, passed away at the Greens at Lincolnton on August 26, 2025. He was born May 4, 1954, in Gaston County.
He is preceded in death by his father William Frank Welch; sister, Doris Welch.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Cindy Welch; sons, Chad Welch (Renee), Jay Welch (Beth); grandchildren, Emilie, Hanah, Zachary, Evan; mother Margaret Chapman Welch and sister, Robin Johnson (Steve).
The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Gaston Memorial Park in the Mausoleum of Peace on August 29, 2025.
Steve's funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on August 29, 2025, in the Mausoleum of Peace at Gaston Memorial Park with Rev. Jeff Silver officiating.
Entombment will follow the service.
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