John Parker Welch died on Thursday, Aug. 26 at home with his family and friends around him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Judi Chatham Welch; son, John Scott Welch; daughter-in-law, Deborah Welch; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Lew Myers; grandchildren, Ross and Amber Myers; sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Bobby Taylor; nieces, Lisa Rose and Amy Taylor; nephew, Adam Taylor; great-nieces, Hannah Rose, Naomi Rose and Fiona Taylor; great-nephew, Draegon Taylor; Sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jennell and Bob Lemons; and sister-in-law, Jennifer Tracy.
A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. at Cross Pointe Christian Center.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn. 38105.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Center) is in charge of arrangements.