James Leon Welch
January 18, 1932 - January 8, 2020
James Leon Welch, born January 18, 1932 in Jasper County, MS, passed away on January 8, 2020 at the age of 87. Mr. Welch was employed as a supervisor with Great American Management prior to his retirement. He was a member of West Laurel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Welch Sr. and Aline Page Welch; his wife, Shirley Loretta Boone Welch; and his brother, Chester Welch Jr. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Buckhaults Musgrove (Howard) and Marsha Yoder (Joe); grandchildren, Joel Buckhaults (Lacy) and Laura Buckhaults Jones (Steven); great grandchildren, Marley Buckhaults, Jack Buckhaults, Chloe Jones, and Grayson Jones; sister-in-law, Betty Windham; brothers-in-law, Charles Boone and Roger Boone; and a special friend, Barbara Jenkins. A graveside service will be held at Moss Memory Gardens Cemetery on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Charles Boone will officiate. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.
James Leon Welch, born January 18, 1932 in Jasper County, MS, passed away on January 8, 2020 at the age of 87. Mr. Welch was employed as a supervisor with Great American Management prior to his retirement. He was a member of West Laurel Baptist... View Obituary & Service Information