Jesse R. Welch, 72, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late Lamuel David Welch and Juanita Morgan King Skinner, was born June 25, 1946, in Oak Ridge Township, North Carolina. He died at 6:27 P.M., Sunday, June 23, 2019 in Campbellsville.
Jesse professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served two tours of duty in the United States Army. Jesse received several Service, Campaign and Counteroffensive Medals, as well as three Bronze Stars and other Armed Forces Medals. He was a retired over the road truck driver, having driven for 35 years and most recently, with CTI based out of Indiana. Jesse enjoyed motorcycles, whether it be cleaning, riding or showing them and won “Best of Show” at several events. He also loved reading western books, watching his horses and enjoyed a good barbecue.
Jessee united in marriage to Joyce Wright August 25, 2000.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Joyce Welch, of Campbellsville
1 son: Johnny Welch of Conroe, Texas
2 step-daughters: Autumn Lisby of Campbellsville and Robbi Lou Murphy of Conroe, Texas
2 step-sons: Steven Lisby of Indianapolis, Indiana and J. R. Lisby of Shelbyville, Indiana
2 granddaughters: Alysa Welch and Kaylee Welch of Conroe, Texas
Several step-grandchildren
1 great-grandchild
1 brother: John Jay Welch & wife Carol of Savannah, Georgia
3 puppies: Wally, Cheyenne and Rowdy
Several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends
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Cremation was chosen by the family
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