Talmadge D. Welch

Veteran, Husband, Daddy, Granddaddy, Brother and Uncle. He was the strong trunk in our family tree. He was a tenderhearted man of God and had a tremendous love for Jesus and his family. He was a proud Veteran and served in the US army. He retired from Stephen’s Auto Glass and Paint as an auto glass installer for 34 years. He was a member and deacon at Red Hill Christian Church and was active until covid. He was a proud member of the gospel group, Bobby Ellis Country Gospel Band and truly enjoyed playing music for the Lord. He will be deeply missed as we continue our journey until we reunite again in Heaven.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years Dorothy Welch, his parents Hassie Mae Welch and Earnest Clifford Welch Sr., 2 sisters Theo Belk & Betty Lee, 1 brother Earnest Clifford Welch Jr. and a grandson Wayne Welch.

He is survived by his brother Bennie Welch. Children Burrell (Angie) Welch, Sylvia (John) Ruse, Jimmy (Karol Koenig) Welch. Grandchildren Ginnifer (Alton) Shavers, Jeremy (Katie) Welch, Angelo (Christie) Owens, Jessica Welch, Jennifer & Casey Ruse. Great Grandchildren Curt (Heather) Shavers, Justin (Allison) Shavers, Kendall Shavers, Jayson Jackson, Brandon (Michaela) Welch, Dylan (Alyssa) Welch, Brian Napier Jr., Desirae Owens, Katelyn Welch, Dalton Welch, Sierra Owens, Elijah Latoraca, Morgan & Chloe Byrd. Great Great Grandchildren Bailey-Rae, Easton & Brentleigh Shavers, Blakely, Koah & Kyler Welch, (+) & Many loving nieces & nephews.

His family will visit with friends Monday, May 23, 2022 at Striffler-Hamby, 4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, Georgia from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the St. Elmo room. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be at Park Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM Graveside. Reverend Clyde Grimsley officiating.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Welch family.