Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 18 at Memorial Funeral Home in Columbia from 12:00-1:00 PM. A funeral service officiated by Pastor Cody Riggins will immediately follow. The graveside service and burial with full military honors will take place afterward at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Larry was born to Elbridge and Meccie (Johnson) Welch in Pikesville, Kentucky on June 18, 1943. He met his future wife, Barbara Yoest, shortly after high school. They were married on January 14, 1966. From this union, three children were born: Robin, Brian, and Michael.
Larry’s greatest joys in life were spending time with his grandchildren and traveling the world with Barbara. His family is left with many precious memories.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Welch, of Columbia; daughter Robin (Jimmie) Riggins, of Boonville; son Brian Welch, of Columbia; son Michael (Anastasia) Welch, of Lee’s Summit; a brother, Elbridge D. Welch II, of Ashland; and his beloved grandchildren: Andrew Davenport, Adam Davenport and Alexandra Welch. He was preceded in death by both of his parents.
