Gary Ball Welch, age 80, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Gary was born March 28, 1940 at Milton, Kentucky. He was a retired salesman of poultry and livestock equipment, owner of Mid States Agri. Inc., a former member and President of the Kentucky Poultry Association, making many life long friends in the business and an Air Force Veteran. The storyteller’s voice is quiet now, but his stories will live on.
He was preceded in death by his father James Lawrence Welch and brothers, Kevin, Damon and Mike Welch.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Ann Damon Welch.
Mother: Virginia Lou Ball Welch
Sons: Kevin (Cindy) Welch
Joseph (Devonda) Welch
Shawn (Leslie) Arnold
Daughters: Susan Welch Cantin
Linda (Mark) Boggs
Angela Hood
Sister: Franny (Gary) Welch Phillips
Sister-in-laws: Wanda and Ginny Welch
Grandchildren: Rachel (Brandon) Dunaway, Jordan Hood, Maggie Arnold, Jessica Cantin, Thomas Cantin, Andrew Welch, Luke Welch, Christin (Ryan) Snowden, Matthew (Amie) Boggs, Madison Boggs, Chase Boggs, Dyanne Welch, Daniel Welch, Kaytie Welch and Amanda Haney.
Great Grandchildren: Addison Garza, Henley Dunaway, Braycen Dunaway,Sawyer Snowden, Finley Snowden, Matthew Welch, Jr., Braxton Ladwig, Aaliyah Welch, Daniel Welch, Izabella Welch, Kingzton Welch.
Cremation was chosen and there will be no funeral or public visitation.
Swarens Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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