Earl Welch, husband, father, and friend to many, died on March 17, 2021, at the age of 91.

Earl is survived by his wife, Mary Welch of Richmond, Texas; children, Cheryl Phillips and husband, David of Richmond, Texas, Bruce Welch and wife, Cindy of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Lynn Wilson and husband James of Bristol Bay, Alaska; grandchildren Avery Phillips, Bess Edgell, Ethan Phillips, and Cammie Copple, Cooper Welch, Katie Lange, Andrew Wilson, and Stephen Wilson; great grandchildren Lane Upshaw, David Avery O'Rear, Wyatt Earl Edgell, Samuel Phillips, Jackson Phillips, Elizabeth Copple and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Katie Welch, siblings Lloyd Welch, Lewis Welch, Katheryn Lidwin, and Maxine Benson.

Earl was born in San Antonio, Texas on June 26, 1929, to Lloyd and Katie Welch. He worked in many different areas related to the construction industry. He married Mary Nell Ratliff on July 1, 1951. They have three children; Cheryl, Bruce, and Lynn.

Earl was a wonderful husband and father. He was also a devoted Christian. He was a long-time and faithful member, deacon, and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church of Rosenberg, Texas. He enjoyed working, playing practical jokes, and teasing any and everyone.

A Graveside Service is set for 10 AM Monday, March 22, 2021, at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX  78218 , with Dr. Donnie Melton officiating.

Serving as Pallbearers will be grandsons, Cooper Welch, Avery Phillips, Ethan Phillips, Rick Edgell, Wyatt Earl Edgell, Andrew Wilson, Stephen Wilson, and Micah Copple, and his granddaughter, Katie Lange.

Memorials may be given in his memory to First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 .

Condolence messages may be written for the Welch family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.