Wayne D Welch, age 62, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Jacksonville, FL. Wayne was born September 18, 1950 in Oneida, Tennessee to Archie and Bessie (Bowling) Welch. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Deborah Welch in 2002, his parents, two brothers George Welch and Paul Welch, one sister June Engle. Survivors include his two sons Wayne D. Welch ( Monica) and Craig Welch; three daughters Tanya Pope (Bryan), Lesa Waddell (Jay) and Erin Welch; one brother John Welch; four sisters Violet Lashley, Patsy Welch, Phyliis Piersall (Gary), and Duretta Welch; nine grandchildren Lesley, Titus, Gage, Briana, Trey, Taryn, Tori, Leah, and Kiley. Family will receive family and friends from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Hardage-Giddens Town & Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:00 pm with Pastor Dwayne Sumner and Pastor Paul Haney officiating. Interment will follow services in Riverside Memorial Park. Family and friends may leave online condolences at www.townandcountryfuneralhome.com .
