Lacy Lee Welch Jr 'Butch', 72 of Beckley, West Virginia passed from this life on Monday July 15th, 2024.
He was born on January 20th, 1952 in Michigan, a son of the late Lacy Lee Welch Sr., and Betty Orren. In addition to his parents Lacy is greeted just outside the Eastern Gate by his wife of 49 years Donna Sue Welch.
Those left behind to forever hold and cherish his memory are his son Lacy Lee Welch III (Nancy) of Shady Spring, WV, daughter Victorina Johnson, grandchildren, Cameron Lilly, and Alexis Welch, and many other nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends who will all miss Lacy dearly.
Lacy was a mechanic, and owned his own shop, was a lieutenant at Mabscott Volunteer Fire Department, and devoted his later years to serving as a chaplain at Raleigh General Hospital. Butch was a devout Christian man as well, always reading his bible and devotions.
A funeral service will take place for Lacy on Friday July 19th, 2024 at 1:00pm with Nancy Welch officiating. The family will accept visitors and friends beginning at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity, West Virginia.
Words of comfort and condolences may be offered to the family by visiting Butch's tribute page at www.meltonmortuary.com.