Brad Lee Welch

Brad Welch departed from this life on January 13, 2016 after an extended battle with lung cancer. He was born in Gainesville, Texas on May 31, 1954, the son of Shirley and Clinton Earl Welch Sr. He spent his early years in Texas and later in Pine Bluff, Arkansas where he graduated from high school. Mr. Welch later received a Bachelors degree in Agriculture from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Mr. Welch was a loving son, husband and father and is survived by his wife, Carol Welch of Conway. He is also survived by his mother Shirley Welch of Conway, his daughters, Molly Hegemann of Fort Smith, Maggie Welch of Providence, Rhode Island, and his brother Bud Welch of Conway. Mr. Welch was a dedicated employee of Entergy Arkansas for over 30 years where he had many friendships. He was an avid hunter and particularly enjoyed the fall deer hunts with his friends in south Arkansas. Mr. Welch was also a small business owner for several years, including a home inspection service for many patrons in Conway. A memorial service was held January 16, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of Salem United Methodist Church in Conway. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.