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Davis Welch, 78, of the Big Cove Community passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 after an extended illness. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Simpson and Agnes Welch.
He was a fluent native speaker. He done carvings, fish backets, and he loved hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy, Jesse, Sam Welch; and one sister, Freida A. Panther.
Davis is survived by his wife, Carol “Doolie” Welch; daughter, Jamie Welch; two sisters, Maidena, Sharon “Pat”; brothers, Abraham, Charlie “Ute” and wife Pat, James, Joe and wife Rose, Mickey; several nieces, nephews; special nephews, Dom, Jogeta; and special friend, Eva Hill.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Friday in the chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Welch Family Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Justin, Jr., Christopher, Squeak, Joe and Robert.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jonah Jerimiah Bird and Mark.
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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Friday, October 28, 2022
Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home
669 Highway 19 South
Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
828-488-3222
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