James Welch Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Welch (Smithville, Texas), born in Beaumont, Texas, who passed away on March 1, 2022 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Welch to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Adlai Guy and Ruth Dominy Welch; his sons, Richard Welch, Guy Welch and Douglas Welch; and his brother Roy of St. Louis, Missouri..

He is survived by: his former wife Barbara Booth; his wife Patsy Jean of Smithville; his daughter LeAnn Forgy (Mike Forgy) of Alvin; his sister Ruth Schovajsa (Dan) of Alvin; his sister-in-law Nell Welch of St. Louis; his stepdaughters, Gay Powers, Sherry Jameson, Janice Hurst of Smithville and Brenda Mitchell of Austin; his grandsons, James Robert Forgy, Jared Forgy, Guy Forgy and Jonathan Forgy; his grandchildren-in-law, Tiffany, Jess and Ashton; his grandson Mike Hudson; his great great grandchild Myla; his grandchildren, Julia (Raul), Wade, Grant, Cody (Daniela) and Shea; his great grandchildren, Keori and Harper; and also, Ray, Mitch, Don and Scott.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Sam Craig Ministries, 900 Private Road 4811, Gonzales, Texas 78621. or Venmo: Samuel Craig @ samuel-Craig-25.