Bro. Bill K. Welker, 85, of Jamestown, KY passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. He was born in Louisville, KY on November 18, 1938, a son of the late Clara Lucille (Edlin) and William Robert Welker.

Bro. Bill got to serve the Lord in so many ways: he designed, directed, and managed church camps in different states, police officer and chaplain for Jefferson County and Virginia Beach. led and worked on mission trips to Jamaica and St. Vincent, and preached and served churches in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and Ohio. 

Bro. Bill was a Kentucky Colonel given by Governor Louie B, Nunn in March of 1978. A few things he enjoyed doing in his spare time were buying antiques and junk as well as being outdoors fishing and hunting.
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SURVIVORS:
His wife: Bonnie (Thomas) Welker of Jamestown, KY
1 daughter: Christine Welker of Jamestown and Louisville, KY
3 sons: Gary Welker (Cammie) of Russell Springs, KY; James Welker of Freeman, VA; and Jerry Welker of Emporia, VA
2 sisters: Elizabeth Montgomery of Louisville, KY and Carolyn Short of Cincinnati, OH

A host of nieces, nephews & friends

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 11:00amCT at Jamestown Christian Church in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Jason Walters, Bro. Carroll Egnew, Bro. Tim Dennis, Bro. Tony Stephens, Bro. Larry Johnson and Bro. Fella Wilson officiating.

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 26, 2024 and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Jamestown Christian Church

Burial will be private.

Pallbearers: Elders & Deacons of Jamestown Christian Church.

Family request memorial donations be made to: 

White Mills Church Camp