George W. Welch, age 83 formerly of Millville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, October 10, 2013 in the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland.
Born in Bybee, Tennessee to William and Bessie Welch , George moved to New Jersey as a teenager. It was in Rio Grande, New Jersey where he met and married his wife of 62 years, Ethel B. Welch. He served in the Army during the Korean War. George was an active member of the Millville Church of the Nazarene and held a Local Preachers License for many years. He was a Master Operator for Wheaton Industries and retired after 32 years of service. George was predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers and one sister.
George is survived by his wife Ethel B. Welch (nee Tomlin), four children, daughter, Ruth Narvaez and her husband Bill; son, Ken Welch and his wife Millie; daughter Mary Beth Dupnock and her husband Steve; son Keith Welch and his wife Shelley; a brother, Walt, and two sisters Geraldine and Sandy. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing and funeral service on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 in the Barr Funeral Home, 2104 East Main Street in Millville. There will be a viewing from 10 AM to 11:30 AM in the funeral home, followed by the funeral service at 11:30 am, also in the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park.