Melford Donald "Donnie" Welch, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Lucille Arflin Welch and the late William Frank Welch. He was a former truck driver for Texaco and a former partner in Panama Auto Parts in Jacksonville. He was a Mason and a Shriner and belonged to the Ezra Lodge and Morocco Temple. He died September 9, 2003, at his residence.
Survivors include:
Son: Wade Isom of Jacksonville, FL
Daughter: Tami Welch of Jacksonville, FL
Mother: Lucille Arflin Welch of Palatka, FL
Step Father: John Boston of Palatka, FL
Brother: Douglas Welch of Unadilla
Grandchildren: 3
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 21 at Pinehurst Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.