Russell Franklin Welch

November 21, 1947 - October 31, 2020 (72 years old)

Mena, Arkansas

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Russell Franklin Welch

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November 21, 1947 - October 31, 2020 (72 years old)

Mena, Arkansas

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Russell Franklin Welch Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2020-11-04T00:00:00
End: 2020-11-04T02:00:00
Location: Beasley-Wood Chapel

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Russell Franklin Welch (Mena, Arkansas), born in Sonora, California, who passed away on October 31, 2020, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Franklin Welch to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Earl and Alma Jewell. He is survived by: his wife Debbie Welch; his son Frank Welch (Melissa Jimmy Welch); his grandchildren, Marcus, Natalie, Bella, Aden and Corbin; his great grandchild Expected; his daughter Heather Welch Ariel (John Wilson); his stepdaughter Apryl Marshall; his siblings-in-law, Ed Oliver and Donna Hicks; his nephew Jerod Stinson; and his cousin Charlie Wolfenbarger.

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November 2, 2020

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November 2, 2020

Charles Black sent flowers

“Russell was a trusted person I considered a friend, and I knew him to be of the highest degree of professionalism and integrity, both as a person and as a criminal investigator, in which capacity I worked with him for years.”

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November 11, 2020

William C. Duncan wrote a sympathy message

“Russell was the finest law enforcement officer that I have ever known. His dedication to truth, family and country was displayed continuously during the years that I was blessed to work with him. This world has lost a true hero. He is irreplaceable. With Greatest Respect, William C. Duncan”

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Nov 03

Visitation

Beasley-Wood Chapel
611 Janssen Ave, Mena, AR 71953

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Nov 04

Memorial service

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611 Janssen Ave, Mena, AR 71953

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