Kenneth Welch

Kenneth Jerrell Welch, Sr., age 87, well known Jackson businessman passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Spalding Regional Hospital following a period of declining health. He was born in Texas November 25, 1928 son of the late Samuel Aaron Welch and Jeffrey Balch Welch. He was married to Mildred McMichael Welch for the past 66 years.

Kenneth was the owner and operator of Towaliga Wood from 1972 to 2006. He was also owner of the B&C Farm Supply for ten years. Kenneth loved the outdoors and loved to tell old stories. He and his wife were hosts at several Georgia State Park Campgrounds for several years until recently. He was a member and Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Jackson where he taught Sunday School in the Pre-School and Youth Department He was a former member of the Jackson Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the St. John’s Lodge # 45 of Free and Accepted Masons in Jackson.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred McMichael Welch, daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Stewart Cawthon, sons, Jerrell and Karen Welch, Bruce Welch, Kirk and Tina Welch, grandchildren, Chelbie Sinclair, Chance Daniel, Taft and Stephanie Daniel, Kayle and Hailab Habtom, Andrea Welch, Stephanie HawkinsRachel and George Campbell and Eric Welch; ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and his faithful companion, Bandit.

Funeral services for Kenneth Jerrell Welch, Sr. will be Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:00AM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home. Rev. Keith Joseph and Rev. Steve Jett will officiate with interment in the Jackson City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday morning from 9:00AM-11:00AM. Those desiring may make a memorial contribution to the building fund of the First Baptist Church in Jackson, 1227 West Third St., Jackson, GA. You may sign the on-line registry by going to www.haistenfuneral.com 

Haisten Funeral Home of Jackson is in charge of arrangements for Kenneth Jerrell Welch, Sr

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