Larry David Welch

Larry David Welch, 83, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

David was born on June 25th, 1941, in Chatham County to the late Theodore and Pearl Brown Welch. He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Tonya W. Saunders; his grandsons, Hunter Brian Saunders, and Kenneth Dustin Welch; his sisters, Mary W. Powers, Doris W. Fields, and Christine W. Beal; and his brother, James R. Welch.

David has left to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Linda Johnson Welch; his daughter, Dana Welch of Siler City; his sons, Kenneth Welch and his wife, Kim of Star and Ted Welch of Liberty; seven grandchildren, Macie, Trevor, Stephanie, Brandon, Hannah, Bryson, and Ethan; eight great grandchildren, Bryson, Dakota, Madison, Braylee, Brewster, Vincine, Davis, Harper, and one on the way.

David worked with the handicapped doing woodworking at Chatham Trades. He was a member of Community Baptist Church. He loved building things and going to thrift stores. He would go to the nursing homes and minister to the shut ins. He loved people. David loved all kinds of music and in his earlier years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was a Jack of all Trades and loved working with his hands, especially when Linda had chores for him to do.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 31st, 2024, at 2 pm, at Community Baptist Church with Reverend Mark Agan and Reverend Keith Johnson officiating. A visitation will be held at the church an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City.

Memorials can be made to Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 N. Second Ave., Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Welch family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com