Obituary of Thomas Jackson Welch
Please share a memory of Thomas to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Thomas Jackson Welch (Jack), 89, of Bryson City, passed away, Friday, June 17, 2016 at Mountain View Manor. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lavada Davis Welch, and husband of the late Moeina Welch.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served in World War II. He was Bryson City Town Manger for 30 years.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by four sisters, Blanche Cookston, Margaret Higdon, Dess Cogdill, and Louise Tabor, and one brother, Edward Welch.
Jack is survived by one daughter, Jackie Welch McLeod and husband Danny of Whittier; one son John Welch of Lake Charles, LA; one grandson Danny McLeod Jr. and wife Emily of Bryson City; two great grandchildren, Haley and Dylan McLeod both of Bryson City; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday at Crisp Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. John Tagliarini will officiate with burial at Swain Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM Monday at the Funeral Home.
Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
About this Event
In Loving Memory
Thomas Welch
1926 - 2016
Look inside to read what others have shared
Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
Share Your Memory of
Thomas