Rodney Welch

Rodney Lester Welch, 62, of Asheboro, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Sunset Avenue Church of God, Asheboro, with Rev. Boyd Byerly officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Rodney was born on March 9, 1962, in Randolph County, NC. He worked as a printer for the Courier-Tribune. Rodney served honorably in the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division. Rodney enjoyed gardening, fishing, working with his hands, being outdoors. He also loved to cook, and when doing so, he would use every dish in the house. Rodney was a dreamer and was always willing to lend a hand to help someone in need.

Rodney was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Rayna Novash.

Surviving are his daughters, Tabbatha Patterson, Nina Albright (Mark), Barbara Adams, Alison Welch, Catherine Welch; sons, Daniel Welch, Benjamin Welch (Rebecca); parents, Aleta and William "Bill" Welch; sister, Conice Welch; grandchildren, Cody Carrow, Brody Adams, Chloe Adams, Corbin Adams, Austin Albright, Ashlin Albright, Makenna Patterson, Saylor Moody; and great granddaughter, Sienna Carrow.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Sunset Avenue Church of God, Cuban Missions, 900 Sunset Ave. Asheboro, NC 27203.