Howard Welch
March 4, 1940 - January 31, 2019
LASHMEET - Howard F. Welch, 78, of Lashmeet, formerly of Coal City, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. Born March 4, 1940 at Chesapeake, he was the son of the late Anna Virginia Welch. He will be sadly missed and remembered as a wonderful husband and dedicated father. He was a lifelong resident of WV. Howard was a US Army Veteran. He was a member of the Teamsters working as a heavy equipment worker and truck driver. He loved his canine companions. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Kirk Welch. Survivors include four sons, Kevin Welch and Susan Johnson of Lashmeet, Michael Welch and wife Janette of Coal City, Terry Welch and wife Jenny of Mabscott, and Jay Welch and wife Brenda of Epperly Hill; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and special cousin, Kenny McMillion and wife Shelva of Athens, TN. There will be no services. Arrangements by Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.
LASHMEET - Howard F. Welch, 78, of Lashmeet, formerly of Coal City, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019. Born March 4, 1940 at Chesapeake, he was the son of the late Anna Virginia Welch. He will be sadly missed and remembered as a wonderful... View Obituary & Service Information