WILLIAM J. “BILL” WELCH age 70 of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. Preceded in death by parents, Paris and Blanche Welch and sister, Betty Carroll. Survived by wife, Linda Welch; children, Lisa Taylor, Rob Taylor, Pam Karnes and Sheila Welch; 7 grandchildren; brother, Bob (Barbara) Broom; In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knox County Humane Society. A celebration of life service is scheduled for 3 pm Saturday at Weaver’s. You may sign Bill’s register online at weaverfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.
