Albert William Welch, 84, died on Friday, December 7, 2012, at the Stewart – Webster Hospital in Richland, GA.

Mr. Albert was born in Marion County Georgia on March 5, 1928.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, Bill W. Welch and Rena Johnson Welch; and five brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys LaVerne Harry Welch; one son, Radford Welch of Webster County GA; and one daughter, Sherry Welch (Michael) Hendon of Richland, GA; and four grandchildren, Kyle (Joanie) Welch and Josh (Jami) Welch, Kristin Hendon Hunsucker, Chad Hunsucker of Milton, FL, and Kristopher Hendon of Richland, GA.

Mr. Albert had a very active and fulfilling life.  He worked as a mobile home builder, Dorsey Gas Attendant, a Life Insurance Agent and at Westville. He was very active in the work of several churches.  He supported many of the local churches.  In Mr. Albert's later years he attended Richland First Baptist Church.  He enjoyed gospel music and attended numerous singing events as well as organizing singings and fundraisers.

Mr. Albert served at Ft. Dix Army Base in New Jersey in the Military Police.

The Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Shiloh Marion (Church Hill) Baptist Church at 11:00 AM, with interment in the Church Cemetery.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS:

Shiloh Marion Church Hill Cemetery Fund, donations may be sent to Baldwin Funeral Home, P O Box 394, Richland, GA 31825

HONORARY PALLBEARERS:

Talmadge Welch

Clyde Grimsley

Alfred Hudson

James Welch, Jr.

CLERGY:

Reverend Dick Gill

Reverend Mark Williams

MUSIC:

Susie Etheredge -  His Eye is on the Sparrow

The Old Rugged Cross

You may visit the online guest book on the Baldwin Funeral Home web site at to leave messages and memories for the family.

Baldwin Funeral Home, Eric R. Baldwin, Funeral Director,                  P. O. Box 394, 50 Charles Overby Dr., Richland, GA 31825               229-887-2750