James C. Welch, Jr., age 69, of Waleska, Georgia died December 11, 2015 from a fatal car accident in Jasper, Georgia. He was born on August 21, 1946 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was a double bronze star and a silver star decorated Vietnam War Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy D. Welch of Waleska; sons, Wayne Welch, Alan Welch, and James Carlton Welch III; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly L. and Richard Kologe of Canton; grandchildren, Hunter, Deanna, Dustin, Ryan, Lexi, RJ, Graeson, Caleb, Jackson, and Carlina. He was predeceased by his parents, James Carlton Welch, Sr. and Betty Louise Severson and daughter, Carlena Dawn Welch, 12.
A memorial service will be held at his home at a later date. A graveside service will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any charitable organization.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory in Jasper.
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