Millard Wayne Welch

Millard Wayne Welch, 78, died peacefully at home with his daughter Donna and son-in-law Tony in Jacksonville, surrounded by his family. He retired from Red Ball Motor Company before becoming a successful business owner of Welch's Dry Cleaners in Beebe for 26 years. He spent lots of time fishing, hunting and being a jokester. He is survived by sons, Michael and Chester; daughters, Donna Owen and Missy Mahoney; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Julius Welch and Ivan Welch; and two sisters, Margaret Herbert and Sue Menser. His wife, Patricia Floyd Welch, preceded him in death. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. January 28, 2017 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com.