Benny Welch

Benny Keith Welch, 80, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Connie Weaver and Rev. Brian Rummage officiating.

Born in Charleston, WV, on February 13, 1943, Benny was the son of the late Charles Arthur Welch, Jr. and Myrtle Mae Harless Welch. He was a 1961 graduate of Dupont High School in Belle, WV. He retired from Atlantic Fasteners in Greensboro. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed golfing and was an avid University Alabama Football fan.

In addition to his parents, Benny was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Welch; brother, Charles W. Welch; sister-in-law, Sue Welch; and nephew, Tony Welch.

Surviving are his daughter, Stephanie Welch Jarrell and husband Barrett of Asheboro; son, Benjamin Edward Welch and wife Leslie of Tuscaloosa, AL; grandchildren, Ali Elaine Lynch and husband Dallas of Liberty, NC, Abi Nelms Vences and husband Layo of Asheboro, Ami Nelms-Degollado and husband Jorge of Asheboro, Garrett Welch, Anna Welch, Ellie Welch all of Tuscaloosa, AL; five great grandchildren; and nephew, Troy Welch.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. at Ridge Funeral Home Prior to the service.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to his care givers, Anita Hooker, Brenda Escher, the staff at Hospice of Randolph, especially his case manager, Amber Garner.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203