John Ira Welch Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Ira Welch of Vilas, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Ira left this world on March 4, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clyde Earl Welch and Mary Magdalene Welch; and his siblings, Clyde Welch Junior, Loretta Hampton and Linda Whittington.
He is survived by: his daughters, Tina Welch and Heather Welch Murray (Dustin Murray); his sister Sharon Childers; his grandchildren, Jacob Maltba and Kadisha Fields; his great grandchild Alex Aguero; and his grandchildren, Joseph Maltba, MacKenzie Blake (Alexander 'Alec' Blake), Gracee Kleeberger, Victoria Dare Cool and David Lutabingwa.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the Watauga County Library.
