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Thompson Welch '44 September 22, 2017 10:15 AM updated: September 22, 2017 10:19 AM
Horizon Funeral Home obituary
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Dalhart, Texas 79022
Phone: 806-244-5500
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Thompson "T. I." Welch
February 25, 1922 - September 20, 2017
Thompson Irwin “T.I.” Welch, 95, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Amarillo, TX
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the St. James Episcopal Church in Dalhart, Texas. Officiating will be Father Phil Ray- Rector of St. James Episcopal Church. Burial to follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Dalhart with full military honors. Arrangements provided by Horizon Funeral Home, Dalhart, Texas.
Thompson Irwin Welch was born February 25, 1922 in Hooker, Oklahoma to Thomas and Hazel (Gilliland) Welch. His family brought him to Dalhart in 1926. T.I. graduated from Dalhart High School in 1939, and then attended Wentworth Military Academy and Texas A&M University. He graduated with degrees in Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering.
A WWII Veteran, Mr. Welch served as an officer in the field artillery, 79th infantry division, and was captured in Germany and held as a POW until it was liberated in April 1945.
In 1946 he returned to Dalhart, where he became the managing partner of Welch Grain in 1947. He married Jocelyne Jeanine Bigoureau of Paris, France, she died in 1959. In 1969 he married Josephine Guenzel of Reydon, OK.
T I was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church, where he served as Senior Warden, and Lay Reader since the early 60’s. He was also an active member to the Dalhart Elks Lodge No. 2390, where he served as Exalted Ruler for two years and over 9 years on the Lodge Board of Trust.
T I is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jo Welch, 11 children- Michelle Welch, Patrick Welch & wife, Kathy, Eric Welch & wife, Bettina, Marc Welch & wife, Kathy, Roxane Hudson & husband, Les, Kenny Welch & wife, Kelly, Cheryl Jones and husband, Altus, Lee George & wife, Ginny, Angie Russell, Andie Tate & husband, Jim and Susie Goodwin as well as 23 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren & 4 Great Great Grandchildren.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Saturday, September 23, 2017
2:00 PM
St. James Episcopal Church
801 Denver Ave.
Dalhart, Texas 79022
Get Directions on Google Maps
701 Elm Ave.
Dalhart, Texas 79022
Phone: 806-244-5500
Fax: 806-244-0676
Toll Free: 800-284-8348
Thompson "T. I." Welch
February 25, 1922 - September 20, 2017
Thompson Irwin “T.I.” Welch, 95, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in Amarillo, TX
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the St. James Episcopal Church in Dalhart, Texas. Officiating will be Father Phil Ray- Rector of St. James Episcopal Church. Burial to follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Dalhart with full military honors. Arrangements provided by Horizon Funeral Home, Dalhart, Texas.
Thompson Irwin Welch was born February 25, 1922 in Hooker, Oklahoma to Thomas and Hazel (Gilliland) Welch. His family brought him to Dalhart in 1926. T.I. graduated from Dalhart High School in 1939, and then attended Wentworth Military Academy and Texas A&M University. He graduated with degrees in Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering.
A WWII Veteran, Mr. Welch served as an officer in the field artillery, 79th infantry division, and was captured in Germany and held as a POW until it was liberated in April 1945.
In 1946 he returned to Dalhart, where he became the managing partner of Welch Grain in 1947. He married Jocelyne Jeanine Bigoureau of Paris, France, she died in 1959. In 1969 he married Josephine Guenzel of Reydon, OK.
T I was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church, where he served as Senior Warden, and Lay Reader since the early 60’s. He was also an active member to the Dalhart Elks Lodge No. 2390, where he served as Exalted Ruler for two years and over 9 years on the Lodge Board of Trust.
T I is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jo Welch, 11 children- Michelle Welch, Patrick Welch & wife, Kathy, Eric Welch & wife, Bettina, Marc Welch & wife, Kathy, Roxane Hudson & husband, Les, Kenny Welch & wife, Kelly, Cheryl Jones and husband, Altus, Lee George & wife, Ginny, Angie Russell, Andie Tate & husband, Jim and Susie Goodwin as well as 23 Grandchildren, 33 Great Grandchildren & 4 Great Great Grandchildren.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Saturday, September 23, 2017
2:00 PM
St. James Episcopal Church
801 Denver Ave.
Dalhart, Texas 79022
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