George Edward Welch, 69 passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 27, 20024 after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Bell Welch; parents, Garrett Edward Welch and Lorene Miller Welch; siblings, Joe P. Miller, Janice Elliott, Alec Luke Miller, Garrett Welch Jr., Mary Miller, Carolyn Welch, and Kay Welch, A beloved father and grandfather, he is survived by his son, Brian Welch; daughter, Jennifer Eads and her husband Andrew, and Steven Rigsby. He is also survived by his precious granddaughter, Brittany Rigsby; grandsons, Christian Rigsby and Kolton Rigsby. He leaves behind a chosen family member J T Files, and a host of friends. There will be no services at this time.