Robert was born Aug. 21, 1929, in Dora, Mo., to John and Lydia Welch. He was a longtime member of Hemphill Baptist Temple.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors: His loving wife of 57 years, Lonnie; brother and sister-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews; and one half sister.