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Donny R. Welch
April 29, 1948 - February 28, 2011

Mr. Donny Ray Welch was born on Thursday, April 29, 1948 son of the late Henry Thomas and Ruby Jewel Scarry Welch. He died on Monday, February 28, 2011 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 62 years 9 months and 30 days. He was born in Weona, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Welch was a retired employee of Speedway Sales, Veteran of U.S. Army, was a Southern Baptist and attended Maple Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Welch Nelson, four brothers, and his parents. Survivors include two brothers, Bill Welch and wife Linda of West Memphis and Jim Welch of Trumann; three sisters, Martha Holcomb and Carol Green both of Trumann and Brenda Lowery of Jonesboro; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Dr. Jim Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery near Harrisburg, Ark. Active pallbearers will be Topper Lowery, Jeff Lowery, Bryan Lowery, Kelly Walters, Charlie Birdno, and John Derek Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Daniels, Gaylon Brooks, Gary Bell, Earl Holley, Duane Horn, and Johnny Whitlatch. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 noon until time of service at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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  1. Larr7y Richardson, DeRidder,Louisiana says
    March 4, 2011

  2. J. E AND Sylvia Qualls, Jonesboro, AR says
    March 4, 2011

  3. Lorrie Conatser , says
    March 4, 2011

    May God be with your family in the passing of my long time neighbor Mr. Donnie. You will be missed.Lorrie Conatser

  4. Paul and Betty Benson, Memphis TN says
    March 3, 2011

    So sorry to hear on Donny's death. I, Betty, remember going to school with Donny at Central many year's ago and always liked him. I will be praying for your family during this time of loss.

  5. Patsy(Hamby)Loftin, Florence Ms. says
    March 3, 2011

    My prayers and thoughts are with the family.God never makes two people alike and there is not another person like Donny.I haven't got to see him in the last few years but in all the times I have known him he was always the same. I am so sorry I can't come. God bless you'll Pat

  6. Ronnie and Shelia Grimes, Trumann, AR says
    March 3, 2011

    Carol, Martha, Jimmy and the rest of the family that we did not know. We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our prayers go out to each of you and we pray that the memories you have will replace the pain you must feel at this time. God bless you all. Ronnie and Shelia Grimes

  7. Jay and Melissa Roberts, Trumann says
    March 2, 2011

    Jim and Sherry so sorry about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  8. Tammy Medley Collier, Jonesboro, AR says
    March 2, 2011

    Dear Robin and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  9. Brenda Chaffin, Redondo Beach, CA says
    March 2, 2011

    Jimmy & Sherry,Brenda, Carol, Bill and Linda I am so sorry to hear about Donny. Praying for each of you. Brenda McAnally Chaffin

  10. Tammy Porterfield, Trumann, AR. says
    March 2, 2011

    I'm so sorry for your loss, he was a good man.

  11. Shelby May Glaze, Trumann says
    March 1, 2011

    My deepest sympathy to the family/friends.Donnie will be missed.

  12. sandra watson Isbell, jonesboro, Ar says
    March 1, 2011

    I am so sorry for your loss.He was a great goy and will be sorely missed.

  13. Hester Hogan, Trumann, Ar. 72472 says
    March 1, 2011

    To the family of our neighbor and friend Donnie. He has been our neighbor for 35 years and it has been a pleasure to be his friend as well as neighbor. We will miss him very much. Our prayer for you his family is, be thankful for the time you had him here with you to love and share with your family. He was a great man may God bless you and know Gods peace in your heart as you know where Donnie is today, resting in the arms of Jesus. God bless you all, Wayne and Hester Hogan and family.

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