James Leon Welch, born January 18, 1932, in Jasper County, MS, passed away on January 8, 2020, at the age of 87.
Mr. Welch was employed as a supervisor with Great American Management prior to his retirement. He was a member of West Laurel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Welch Sr. and Aline Page Welch; his wife, Shirley Loretta Boone Welch; and his brother, Chester Welch Jr.
Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Buckhaults Musgrove (Howard) and Marsha Yoder (Joe); grandchildren, Joel Buckhaults (Lacy) and Laura Buckhaults Jones (Steven); great grandchildren, Marley Buckhaults, Jack Buckhaults, Chloe Jones, and Grayson Jones; sister-in-law, Betty Windham; brothers-in-law, Charles Boone and Roger Boone; and a special friend, Barbara Jenkins.
A graveside service will be held at Moss Memory Gardens Cemetery on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Charles Boone will officiate.
