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He was born on September 11, 1930 to the late Samuel Hubert and Vivian Parnell Welsh in Lumberton, NC. He served proudly in the United States Navy and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1958, where he was a pitcher for the baseball team. He was also a lifetime member of St. Alban’s Lodge #114 of Lumberton, NC and was affiliated with the Hartsville Rotary Club. After graduation, he worked for Douglas Aircraft, then IBM where he retired after 32 years. He later enjoyed working at Chesterfield Lumber in Darlington and Southern Office Supply. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, certified lay speaker, former Sunday School teacher, former Church Council chairperson, member of the Men’s Bible Class, and a dedicated member of the church choir.
He is survived by his wife, Dee Hendrix Welsh, of Hartsville, SC; daughters and sons-in-law, Nancie and Tom Benson of Durham, NC, Amy Welsh and Steve Phillips of Raleigh, NC; son and fiancée, Thomas T. “Trey” Smith III and Leslie Eargle of North Augusta, SC; sister, Harriett W. McAllaster of Deland, FL; father-in law and mother-in-law, Charles E. “Jack” and Dot Teal Hendrix of Hartsville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ted and Sara Purvis, Bert and Jane Hendrix, William and Teresa Hendrix, Jim and Rinee Elgin, all of Hartsville, SC, Jimmy and Cherri Hendrix of Fort Mill, SC, and Nolen Jay and June Johnson of Bishopville, SC.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hartsville, SC. The Rev. Patricia Warden will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Brown Pennington Atkins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2236 Bethlehem Rd., Hartsville, SC or to the N.C. State School of Veterinary Medicine, 4700 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606.
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Jimmy Williams
April 15, 2010
I learned just yesterday of Rip's death and was deeply saddened. I am also very disappointed in myself in that I didn't get to talk to him before he passed away. You see, I learned of his whereabouts a few weeks ago and even had his Hartsville phone number, but never made that call. Sad!
I know Rip from Lumberton, so we go back a few years. He and I enjoyed music and sports together. In fact, he and I and a mutual friend could do half-way decent jobs on a number of sprituals. 'Good memories.
My thoughts are with Rip's family and their grief.
Jimmy Williams
Carolyn McAllaster
April 12, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Rip's death--what a sweet, sweet man. My prayers are with you all.
Carolyn McAllaster
Laura Gray
April 12, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 11, 2010
The Welsh family lived just down the street from us in Lumberton. I remember Hubert and Harriett fondly from our associations in the Lumberton City Schools and in the neighborhood. Thinking of you with love and prayers.
Drina C Hedgpeth
Melissa Martin
April 11, 2010
Mr. Sam & I worked together at Chesterfield Lumber and I got to know a man that was so knowlegable, loving, kind and avid animal lover. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts & prayers are with the family during this time.
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