Frank Darrell Welch

Frank was born June 26, 1940 in Mecklenburg County to the late James and Gladys (Melton) Welch. Frank proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life, Sheri and the two shared 41 wonderful years together. Frank absolutely loved the Green Bay Packers and was a loyal fan. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and especially loved his dog, Skittle a Pomapoo. Frank will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sheri of Dallas; children, Marie Welch Conner of Dallas, Sonny Farris and wife, Lee Ann of Kings Mountain, Mitch Tucker and husband, Mark of Dallas, Tanja McBee of Gastonia and Frank McBee of Cherry Grove, SC; grandchildren Cassie, Kalee, Erin, J.W., Colby and 10 more grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; five siblings.

He was preceded in death by one sibling.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Carothers Funeral Home in Gastonia. Reverend Mark Tucker will preside. Entombment will follow at the Mausoleum of Peace with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Welch family.