Funeral services for Nelson Welch, 87, of Levelland will be 10:00 am; Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Levelland with Reverend Michael Holmes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in City of Levelland Cemetery under direction of George Price Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday, March 12, 2012. He died, Friday, March 9, 2012 in Levelland.
Nelson was born on April 11, 1924 in Tahoka, Texas to John Cain and Minerva Lucinda (Butler) Welch. He married Lorena Wenzel on June 25, 1946 in Estancia, New Mexico. They moved to Levelland in 1951 from Brownfield, Texas. Nelson worked for Bob Reid Chevrolet for 14 years and then opened Welch Garage which he operated until 1986. He had been a member of the Levelland Lions Club in the past and was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Levelland.
Survivors include his wife: Lorena Welch of Levelland, his son: Bill Welch and his wife, Vicky of Lubbock, Texas; his daughter: Patricia Daniel and her husband, Larry of Odessa, Texas; four grandchildren: Brenton Welch and his wife, Tanis; Ricky Daniel and his wife, Stephanie; Natalie Matus and her husband, Scott and Becky Daniel and four great grandchildren: Sierra Bruington, Derek Daniel, Evelyn Daniel, and Kamdyn Matus.
The family suggests memorials to you favorite charity.
To join the family in celebrating Nelson’s life, please go to www.georgepricefunerals.com
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