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Grady Welch Obituary
Grady Ellis Welch, Sr., age 88, died on March 26, 2013. The Celebration of Life for him will be Monday, April, 1, at 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Pineville. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 3:00 in the chapel.
Grady Welch was born in Hickory, MS., on February 4, 1925. He spent his teenage years in Bossier City, LA. After high school, he served in the army during World War ll, deployed for over two years in the Pacific with the 533rd engineers. He was involved in many beach landings and received the Bronze Star during the liberation of the Philippines, ending the war as an acting first sergeant. Upon returning home, he met Myrtle Jordan on New Year's Eve, 1945, and they married on August 2, 1946.
After graduating from college and seminary, he served as a minister of education in Alabama and then as business manager of Louisiana College. In 1961, he joined the Louisiana Baptist Convention staff as Brotherhood Director and later as Stewardship Director until his retirement in 1991. He served as a pastor and interim pastor for several Louisiana churches over the years. He and his wife made many international mission trips, working to bring hope to people the world over and helping train church leaders.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister and by his grandson, Christopher Welch.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Welch; his children Grady Welch, Jr. and Ellen Dunn; his grandchildren Mimi Dickinson, Marianne Neuhoff, Stuart Lamkin, Emily Drake, and Trey Welch; and his great-grandchildren Emma Robinson, Laurel Dickinson, Jordan Neuhoff, Sean and Silas Lamkin, and Austin Welch.
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for Grady Welch
Chip & Sandy Turner
April 3, 2013
We just learned of Grady's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We have such great memories of Grady.
April 3, 2013
Gramps will be missed. He was a fine, nice gentleman. Reminded me so much of my own father. Good stock those men were.
Corky Yates
April 2, 2013
It was an honor to have known Mr. Welch. I will always remember his speech to our students at Buckeye High School on Veterans day. I also had the privilege of coaching his son Grady Jr at Pineville High School. My sincere condolences.
Marilyn Blade Batise
April 2, 2013
So many wonderful memories that are families shared. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim LaCour
April 1, 2013
Our hearts are with you; your family is in our prayers. I know his presence will be greatly missed and his great legacy cherised for generations to come. It was truly an honor to have met you both and shared time on this earth with your family. Much Love - Craig, Kim, Adam & Elizabeth LaCour
Ralph Kees, Jr.
April 1, 2013
Shirley and I have many fond memories of the Welch family. Our prayers are with you. I will never forget Bro. Grady being a friend tome at LC, Wed. Meals at First Baptist, meals at Mothers house, and your great children at PHS. Our sympathy is with you.
March 31, 2013
WE HAVE BEEN RELIVING ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE
HAD TOGETHER. OUR LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
DURING THIS TIME. ED AND CARNETTE MCMILLAN
March 31, 2013
Mrs. Welch and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Bro. Grady's homegoing. We will always cherish the memories we shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you, Mrs. Kelley and Vickie
Michael McIntosh
March 31, 2013
All we in the Louisiana Baptist Convention owe a great deal to Grady Welch and the fine work he did! He was a wonderful and faithful servant. I can't help but imagine what heaven might be like for him with all the people he helped to win through gifts of administration and preaching. God bless your family with gracious comfort.
March 30, 2013
We just thank God for letting you and Bro. Grady being a part of our lives for a long time. Love you, Tom and Sissy Trawick
March 30, 2013
Oh, the memories seeing Grady's picture bring up ! The many years of friend ship are precious to me. Though we have not been in touch much lately, I still am grateful for those years. May God bless and keep you all of you.
June Dyson
Gary Simmons
March 29, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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