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Allan Durnat Welch

Allan Welch Obituary

WELCH Allan Durnat Welch, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2009 after a brief illness. Allan, better known as Al to friends, was preceded in death by his loving wife and best friend, Lena. He is survived by their six children, Patrick (Cathy), Michael (Patricia), Dean and Wayne (Melanie) Welch, Leslie (Paul) Pendarvis and Deborah Palardy. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Al attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 50 years. He will be missed by his dear friends, especially his travel buddies Jan and Karen Mercer. Al was employed more than twenty years with Fidelity LPS. A career Navy Corpsman, Al served 26 years retiring as a Chief Hospital Corpsman. He saw combat on many venues, most notable the island of Iwo Jima in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Upon retiring from the Navy, he worked as a nursing home administrator at Moose Haven in Orange Park, Florida, Senior Citizens Home and Buckingham-Smith Memorial Home is St. Augustine, Florida and a home in Soperton, Georgia. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2 at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, Blanding Chapel with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Catholic Nursing Home (5888 Blanding Boulevard) or Northeast Florida Community Hospice. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of All Saints and Community Hospice for the wonderful care provided to Al during his stay there. Funeral arrangements are by Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Blvd., Jacksonville. 777-5727 Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Allan Welch

15 Entries

Valerie Ajani

September 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Al was a wonderful person and I know that God has created a special place for him in His kingdom. My he rest in peace as he look down upon us from the glorious world that he now reside in.

Bernadette Avant

September 2, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Donald Surrency

September 2, 2009

Dear: Welch family,
My sincere condolences go out too each and everyone of you. I only new Mr. Al as I called him for two years and he was one of the finest men I have had the pleasure of meeting, and working with. Always with that twinkle in his eye,and quick wit.and it truly saddens me that we lost another American Hero from what I consider to be our finest generation.He will truly be missed but not forgotten.

Rehia Rountree

September 1, 2009

Pat,
I will miss your father's warm smile and wonderful conversations. He never came to the credit union that we didn't ALL feel better after his visit. We knew we were walking with a hero and someone who not only lived during historic times and events, but helped to make them! My prayers are with you and your family, and I know that he's surely enjoying seeing Jesus! May God wrap His arms around you all with a comfort that only He can give!

Dennis O'Con

September 1, 2009

I am sorry to hear about Al. He is an American hero and a great guy.

mike carlton

September 1, 2009

my prayers are with all the family during this trying time.

September 1, 2009

I am deeply upset that I lost a man who I looked up to and had repsect for in my 11+ years at LPS.. Al gave me great advice, and always had a smile and a wisecrack for me evry time I saw him.. I hope the Welch family gets some peace, as Al was a wonderful human being..

Scott Epstein

Grant H James Sr.

September 1, 2009

May God bring comfort and strength in this most sorrowful time. My thoughts and prayer are with your family.

Mike Smith

September 1, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss.
I worked very closely with Mr. Al and will miss him very much. I learned a lot from Mr. Al over the years. Mr. Al changed my perspective on life in a most positive way.
I know he's in a much better place now with his wife.
I'll miss him a lot.

Jack Hudson

September 1, 2009

Patricia,
May Peace be with you and your family.

Jim and Debbie Myrick

September 1, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Al's passing, it was a pleasure knowing and working with him at Fidelity. Our prayers are with you during this sad time.

Katherine Carpenter

September 1, 2009

Michael, Pat & family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May it bring comfort in knowing that he is once again with his beloved Lena. Cherish the memories!

Arthur Hernandez

September 1, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Being career Navy myself, AL & I exchanged numerous sea stories over the years. I will miss him.

John Nelson

September 1, 2009

Prayers are with you and can only imagine the warm and wonderful reception he is receiving now in heaven.

Andrea Welch-Harbison

September 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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