Waymon "Jackie" Welch's Obituary
Waymon “Jackie” Welch, Jr., 74, of Collierville TN, passed away on August 15, 2016. Jackie followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the family business, Welch Realty Company in 1962. He was instrumental in developing much of Whitehaven, Hickory Hill, and Cordova. He had the wisdom and foresight to predict future trends and growth in the real estate industry. He was a best friend to many, and everyone knew they could count on him. His accomplishments and contributions to the community are too numerous to list, but his most valued accomplishment was his family, which always came first. He was an avid outdoorsman and could be found in the deer stand or turkey blind, November through late spring. He loved to travel, and when on trips, always said “you have to see everything possible because you may not be back here again”. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna Welch, two children, Dawn Kinard and her husband Bill, Danya Welch and her husband Mack Williamson, one sister Ginger McCullar, two grandchildren, Taylor and Ty Kinard. At Jackie’s request the family will have a private service at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jackie’s honor can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. www.stjude.org
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