David Carl Welch died Monday, April 8, 2019, at his home. He was 74.

He was born in Vicksburg on March 31, 1945, the son of Joe C. Welch and Agnes Childres Welch.

He attended Culkin High School; was a member of the Pipefitters Local 619 and was and avid musician.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Annette Blades and Betty Waltman.

He is survived by his sons, Glenn Welch and David Wayne Welch; daughter, Carla Louise Welch; brothers, Billy Welch (Rachel) and Jerry Welch; sister Joann Welch; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Billy Talbert officiating.

Pallbearers will be Wendell Sullivan, Ronnie Sullivan, David Sullivan, Vince Welch, Michael Dunn and Daniel Dunn.