Philip "Phil" Damien Welker

We have lost a beautiful soul Philip Damien Welker who left this world on April 6th 2017 to be with his parents in Heaven. Born June 22nd 1968 at Mercy hospital in Tiffin, Ohio to Ross Lynn Welker and Marilyn Jean (Schreiner) Welker. Phil leaves behind the love of his life Arisha Lynn Welker (McMullen) and three beautiful children Gavin Manley 12, Conner Manley 11, and little Eden Grace Welker 2. His family was his life and when you talked with Phil you knew his world revolved around them. Phil is survived by his sister Linda Ann Welker Simmons her children Meagan Simmons and Joshua Simmons, brother Patrick Lynn Welker his wife Phyllis Cole and daughters Amber Cole and Kayla Welker, brother Daniel Edward Welker and his wife Kelly (Carter) Welker, their daughter Hailey J Welker and sons Aaron Jones and Dylan Jones, brother Paul Anthony Welker and his wife Cherie (Clift) Welker. Phil Grew up In Hermitage Tennessee along with his brothers and sister. He attended Holy Rosary Academy and McGavock High School. Phil had many different jobs over the years but one of the ones he enjoyed most was his time as a doorman and concierge at The Opryland Hotel in Nashville TN. Phil lived for a time in Wales with his first wife Deb Protheroe and made many friends in the United Kingdom. Upon his return to the United States he worked at Asurion in Smyrna TN as a repair technician. One of Phil’s greatest passions in life was music. Phil was a talented guitarist. Many of his friends and family were awed by his skill and most recall meeting him and spending time with him either through or surrounded by music. Phil was a most loving and caring man and had countless friendships develop over the years that will last forever. Services to celebrate Phil’s life will be at Eleven o’clock on the morning of April 11, 2017 at Roselawn Funeral Home in Murfreesboro. One of his favorite sayings was “And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make” Phil left his mark on this world that many of us aspire to. His legacy is that of an unselfish, giving, loving and honest life that he encouraged in others. Our lives were fuller with Phil in them and his memory encourages us that though man is fallible he can overcome adversity and become an example that brings out the best in all of us. To leave thoughts or memories, visit, www.roselawnfh.com. Friends are cordially invited to visitation Monday April 10, 2017 in the evening from Six to Eight o’clock at Roselawn Funeral Home, 5350 NW Broad Street Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-893-2742.