Merle Welch

Merle David Welch, 57, of Lizella passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 8, 2015. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, October 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Lizella United Methodist Church with the Revered Loran D. Smith, Jr. officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 5:00 p.m.
David proudly served our country in the United States Army and was an active member of the Mickey Fuller Lodge #720 F&AM and Lizella United Methodist Church. He worked in telecommunications for over 20 years. One of his true passions in life was Golf and had worked at Barrington Hall Golf Course, Oak Haven Golf Course and Edwin Watts Golf Store. As well as being an avid golfer David was also a outdoorsman and loved to hunt. When David wasn't on the golf course or in the deer stand he was rooting for his beloved Georgia Bulldawgs or Mercer Bears Basketball. David attended every Mercer Basketball game he was physically able to. Above everything he was a loving and caring Son, Husband, Father and Grandpa .He will be loved and missed greatly by all who knew him especially his family.
David was preceded in death by his father, Paul Robert Welch. Left to cherish his memory is his loving family, Mother, Bonnie Lee Phillips Welch, Wife, Kathy Welch, Three children, Paul Welch, Ryan Welch and Mary Ruth Welch along with one precious grandchild, Grady Welch. As well as his four-legged loves, Cotton, Albert and Maggie.
Friends may sign the online register at www.fairhavenmacon.com
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.