William R Welch

William R. Welch, 83 of Hot Springs Village, passed away following a brief illness, on Monday, December 14, 2020. Bill was born on January 8, 1938 to Helen(Leve) Welch and John L Welch. Bill married Pat on June 11, 1966 and together they shared two children, Melissa Ann and Michael Robert.
The Welch’s lived in New Jersey, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Illinois. While Bill advanced his career he was employed as a manufacturing manager and plant manager retiring from Great Dane in 2005. He and Pat retired to Hot Springs Village and enjoyed boating, golf, and the beauty of the village. While in Hot Springs Village, Bill belonged to Lawn Bowling, Kiwanis and served as the Faithful Navigator and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, a daughter and son as well as their 5 loving grandchildren. Bill is survived also by a brother.
The family request memorials be made to Jackson House at 705 Malvern, Hot Springs, AR 71901 or the charity of your choice.
Services will be held January 8, 2021 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Hot Springs Village, AR. A private family internment at Sacred Heart of Jesus Columbarium following the Mass. Online condolences to be made at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com