of West Helena, AR
December 7, 1924 - December 7, 2010
Homer Lee Welch, 86, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 in Helena, Arkansas. Lee was born December 7, 1924 in Marvell, Arkansas to the late Henry A. and Pearl Elizabeth Hopper Welch.
Lee is survived by 1 son, Richard D. Welch (Becky) of Phenix City, Alabama; 3 daughters, Judy E. Cavette of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Debbie L. Jackson (Roger) of Norman, Arkansas, and Helen Barnes (Dwight) of West Helena, Arkansas; 5 grandchildren, Michael Cavette, Raymond Holder, Traci Welch, Christopher Welch, and Curtis Barnes; 4 great-grandchildren, Skylar Holder , Dalton Holder, Tiffany Barnes, and Kurt Barnes; 4 sisters, Mae Rowland of Searcy, Arkansas, Naomi Pryor of Portland, Tennessee, Gracie Smith (Carl) of Scott, Arkansas, Mary Parrach of Mineral Wells, Texas; 2 brothers, Johnny Welch (Kay) of Memphis, Tennessee and Wes Welch of Beth Page, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lee Andrew Welch; a daughter, Noreen Holder; 4 sisters, Edith McBride, Virginia Sevores, Mabel Cook, and Nell Tyner; and 2 brothers, Henry F. Welch and Wilkes Welch.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Sunset Memorial Park. The Reverend Cliff Bernard will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Michael Cavette, Raymond Holder, Christopher Welch, Traci Welch, Curtis Barnes, and Dale Tyner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Rowland, Roger Jackson, Ray Holder, and Dwight Barnes.
Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
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11 Condolence(s)
Bill & Sue Russell
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Debbie & Family:
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. It is so hard to lose a parent. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and give you comfort and strength.
With deepest sympathy
Bill and Sue
Mrs. Stacy Ann Laster (Welch)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Sorry to hear of your Loss My thoughts and prayers go out to all that were close to him. I wish I could have met him in person, I have heard about him from my Dad Dale (Homer) Clayton Welch, his Dad is Henry Fake Welch.
Doris Rutledge Sturgeon
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Dear Richard I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I wish I could be there with you (just as you were there with me during my mom's passing). You and your family are in my prayers. Love always and forever, Doris
Beulah Scott and Donna Scott Pierce
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Please know that we are holding the Welch family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Curtis Pettie
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Johnny and Kay, thinking of you and praying for you in the loss of Lee. May God bless and comfort you. Your friend, Curtis
trina webb
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss.I dont know if u all remember me I am Clifton & Bertha Smith's granddaughter.May you all get comfort from God at this time.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John&Sybil Beasley
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Helen, Dwight and Welch Family,
So sorry for your loss and pray God will grant you the strength and peace that only He can give.
Loving you with thoughts and prayers,
Sybil and John
Tina Holt
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Helen Curtis Tiffany and Kurt...Prayers are with you all....Love Tina (Willis) Holt
velma and doyle howell
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
to the family of mr. welch sorry to hear of your lost may God look down on you at this time and comfort the family.
dr frederick & brenda
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
judy,
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. your daddy always had a smile on his face when he came in for his appointments to see us.
we are sorry for your loss.
Fern King WIlliams
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Johnny, Kay and Family: Just a note to let you know I am thinking of you at this time. May God be near you in the days ahead. Fern