Funeral program for Marvin (Mop) Edward Welch

Home Going Services
FOR
Marvin (Mop) Edward Welch
Thursday, August 4,1988
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HAGAN CHAPEL MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
HAGAN, GEORGIA
REV. C. L. ANDERSON, OFFICIATING
ASSISTED BY: REV. JAMES BENJAMIN
INTERMENT: CHURCH CEMETERY
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
CLAXTON, GEORGIA
IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
OBITUARY
Mr. Marvin Edward Welch was born on November 18, 1935 in Bulloch
County, Stillson, Georgia. He was the son of the late Rev. Louis Welch,
Sr. and Marie Williams Welch.
Because his mother died when he was only three months old, he was
raised by his aunt and uncle, Idell and Julius Elliot of McIntosh,
Georgia.
On July 29, 1988 at 5:00 p.m. at Evans Memorial Hospital, he slept
peacefully away, after a short illness.
He was joined in Holy Matrimony to Vernells McCoy on April 6,
1957. From this union, seven children were born.
He joined Hagan Chapel Baptist Church after having moved from
McIntosh, Georgia to Claxton, Georgia. He enjoyed life and living. He
was a friend to all and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Vernella M. Welch,
Claxton, Georgia; four daughters, Diane W. Holland, Loletha W.
Stewart, Vivian W. Byrd, and Jacqueline W. Hawkins all of Claxton,
Georgia; three sons, Marvin L. Welch, Anthony E. Welch, and Shannon
Welch, all of Claxton, Georgia; two sisters. Ruby Mae Mattox and Ruth
L. Rogers, both of Brunswick, Georgia; five aunts, Mrs. Emma Jane
Williams, Marlow, Georgia, Mrs. Elsie DeLoach, Bronks, N.Y.; Mrs.
Idell Elliot of McIntosh, Georgia, Mrs. Irene Lloyd, Detroit, Michigan,
Mrs. Zelphia Williams, Sparta, Georgia; one uncle, Julius Elliot of
McIntosh, Georgia; mother-in-law, Ollie Mae Williams, Claxton,
Georgia; four sons-in-law, Gary M. Holland, Gregory Stewart,
Anthony Byrd, and John Hawkins all of Claxton, Georgia; four brothers
and sisters-in-law, Willie Lee and Evelyn McCoy, Miami, Florida,
Clanton and Catherine McCoy, Claxton, Georgia, Author and Priscilla
McCoy, Washington, D.C., Hershel McCoy and Zelma Woodard,
Elizabeth, N.J., six grandchildren, Sharonda, Shamanda, Shane,
Sharee, Sharday, and Eric; four uncles-in-law, five aunts-in-law, a host
of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Oh, daddy of ours, we loved
calling your name.
Mere memories of you will not
be the same.
You were a protector, a builder,
and a friend, thats true
We love you, but God loves you
too. _ again.
Your children
Order of Service
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION..........................Choir
SCRIPTURE AND PRAYER......Rev. James Benjamin
SELECTION..........................Choir
REMARKS:
As a Member............Dea. St. Clair Miller
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND
OBITUARY...............Mrs. Mary Lee Harper
SOLO....................Mrs. Varnedoe Brewton
EULOGY....................Rev. C. L. Anderson
VIEWING OF REMAINS
RECESSIONAL
PALLBEARERS
Ronald Mikel
Ron Tomblin
Kenny Williams
Lamar McCoy
Steve Odum
Walter Holland, Jr.
FLOWER BEARERS
Ushers, Visiting Ushers and Friends
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of Marvin (Mop) Edward Welch wishes to
express great appreciation and gratitude for the kindness
shown throughout the illness and passing of their dear loved
one. Your kind words, thoughtful expressions, and other
courtesies help to comfort us during our bereavement.
The Welch Family