James Dewey Welch was born September 14, 1930 in Caddo, Oklahoma to parents Clyde Dewey and Beautrice (Dollar) Welch and entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2019 at the age of 88. James was married to the love of his life, Martha Sue on January 21, 1956 in Dallas, Texas.
James served our country in the United States Navy. He attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduating with a Master’s Degree in Education. He taught at several schools including Weslaco and Mesquite before retirement when he was able to enjoy the pastime of fishing more often. James was a member of Beacon Church of Christ, Retired Teachers of Texas and Mesquite Retired Teachers Association. James was an amazing man who will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him.
James was preceded in death by his parents, son Danny Welch, brother Leslie Welch, and sister Pauline Harland.
He is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Sue Welch of Mabank, son Larry Welch and wife Deborah of Forney, son Randy Welch and wife Robin of Mabank, daughter Susan Coleman and husband David of Mesquite, grandchildren: Tierra Herrera, Raini Estrada, Madeline Welch, Makenna Welch, Kyle and Kristen Vyers, great-grandchildren: Soren, Tessa and Stormi, sister Wanda Pierce of Heath, other loving family members and many more friends.
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