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Caffey Welch Obituary
Anson, TX
Caffey Welch, 90, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at his home. There will be a private burial. A celebration of his life will be 1:00 PM Monday, June 6, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Anson, directed by Adams-Graham Funeral Home.
Born October 23, 1925 in Truby, Caffey was the son of the late J. F. and Sula Frances (Caffey) Welch. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of WWII and married Marilyn Thompson August 13, 1948 in Abilene. Caffey worked in education for 35 years in Sweetwater, Blackwell, Roscoe, Roby and finally retiring as principal of Hubbard High School in Waco. Caffey returned to Anson in 1981. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church where he served on many boards. Caffey also was the president of the City of Anson Housing Authority Board. He was named Sweetwater's Man of the Year in 1953 and Anson's Man of the Year in 2001. Caffey was a loving husband and Papa, faithful friend and devoted Christian.
Caffey was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, (Dorothy Welch and Frances Richter); and two, brothers (Joe Welch and Van Welch).
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Welch of Anson; one son, Mitchael Welch (and wife, Lisa) of Seattle, WA; one daughter, Rhonda Ward (and husband, Leon) of Snyder; five grandchildren, Heather Ward Perez (and husband, Romer), Josh Ward (and wife, Jessica), Zack Welch (and wife, Lauren), Erin Garrido (and husband, Danny) and Holley Roper (and husband, Brad); and 10 great-grandchildren.
Family visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Adams-Graham Funeral Home in Anson.
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Jessica Ayres
June 11, 2016
Marilyn,
I always enjoyed seeing Caffey's smiling face, and am blessed to have known him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
God bless
Jessica Ayres
Jeff Blocker
June 10, 2016
I am very sorry to hear about Caffey's death. I remember him since I used to go to Highland Heights Methodist Church, in Sweetwater, with my grandmother. He was a part of our lives at several times through the years and especially when he was living and working in Roscoe. My deepest condolences to Marilyn and his children and he will always be remember very fondly by me. His life was a blessing to us all.
June 8, 2016
A life well lived, changing lives for the better wherever he was. He and Marilyn were a strong team with a great family.
Kathy Huddleston
June 7, 2016
Mr. Welch was a great man and well liked Principal at Hubbard High School. Many of us have fond memories of him and speak of him often. I remember he and Marilyn were kind and brave enough to volunteer to drive us to cheerleading camp one summer! He was also a good neighbor to my family. Sending my condolences to the Welch family!
Sincerely, Kathy Howard Huddleston, HHS Class of 81'
Mickey McCary
June 6, 2016
Caffey was a great person and will be missed. He took a chance and hired me for my first head coaching job and made a lasting impact on me and my career. He was a good superintendent but an even better person. My prayers are with the Welch family.
Joyce Tabb
June 6, 2016
Loved you my friend. Marilyn your in my thoughts and prayers.
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