Franklin Karl Welch

He was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur. Karl loved being outdoors, taking care of his animals, and gardening. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Survivors include his siblings, Robert Kurt Welch and wife, Sara, Cynthia Kay Davidson and husband, Steve, Donna Wray Welch Duhon and husband, Ronnie, and Connie Welch Chaisson and husband, Ronnie, all of Sulphur.

His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, in Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. The Rev. Vince Guidry will officiate. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly. Visitation is from 8 a.m. until the time of service Saturday in the funeral home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com