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Charles Welch

October 8, 1930 — March 22, 2019

Charles Welch, age 88 of Hendersonville, TN, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Charles was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well as a devoted husband to his wife of 65 years, Mary Irene. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict, was a member of the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. He was a much-loved volunteer at the Hendersonville Medical Center and he was happiest on the water with a fishing pole in his hand.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marion; and brothers John and Edward. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Suzanne (Ron) Zellem, Patrice (Kevin) Walsh, and Joseph (Alona) Welch; his grandchildren, Rob (Kristen) Zellem, Jennifer (Ryan) Reed, Katie (John) Gibson, Michael Walsh, Kelly Walsh, and Gregory Welch with mother, Lisa Welch; and great-grandchildren, Aurora and Freja Reed, and one baby Gibson on the way.

The family will receive visitors from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Sunday, March 24th at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Hendersonville. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Monday, March 25th at 11am at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Hendersonville with Father Thomas Kalam officiating and family members Ron Zellem, Ryan Reed, Kevin Walsh, Michael Walsh, Rob Zellem, Joe Welch, and Gregory Welch serving as Pallbearers.

The family has entrusted services to Austin & Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 104 Sanders Ferry Road, Hendersonville, TN. 615-822-4442.
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Sunday, March 24, 2019

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Austin & Bell Funeral Home - Hendersonville

104 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075

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