Rodney C. Welch Sr., 72, died Sat. Nov. 23, 2024, at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in New Hampshire May 24, 1952, the son of Gene and Gloria (Howard) Welch.
He served in the Army as a mechanic during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1972.
He had been employed by Progressive Foods.
He enjoyed the outdoors Hunting, Fishing, 4 Wheeling, and Cars.
Survivors include his wife Frances (Knight) Welch, children Melanie Welch, Becky Welch, Dereck Welch, Megan Welch and Rodney C. Welch Jr.; 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, siblings Leona Harris and her husband Jim, Beverly Welch, Ruby Goodrich and her husband Brian and David Welch and his wife Pauline, nieces and nephews.