The McDougald Funeral Home2211 N. Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 OBITUARY WITH FLAG ED WELCHJUNE 29, 1927 - AuguST 12, 2008TOWNVILLE, SCEdward McCoy Welch, Sr., age 81, of 430 Broyles Point Road, Townville and formerly a twenty-year resident of Lake Norman in Statesville, NC went to his heavenly home on August 12, 2008 at the AnMed Health Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Winston-Salem, NC, on June 29, 1927, he was a son of the late Mack and Nellie Holman Welch. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in World War II. Mr. Welch retired after thirty-four years of service from McLean Trucking Company. He was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC and was a volunteer with the Rescue Squad for many years. Mr. Welch was also a Past President of the Twin City Bass Masters Club. While a resident of Lake Norman, he enjoyed being a sales rep for Hawg Caller Baits for several years. While a resident of Townville, he was formerly employed by Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse and attended Oakdale Baptist Church. He had a great passion for fishing and hunting and won many bass tournaments. He also enjoyed gardening, NASCAR races and had a kind and loving heart for all animals. Survivors include his wife of almost fifty-eight years, Loretta Jordan Welch, of the home; daughter, Jeanne Welch of Townville, SC; son, Edward McCoy 'Eddie' Welch, Jr. and wife, Carol Yon Welch of Pendleton, SC; son-in-law, John Robert Baldwin of Connecticut; five grandchildren: Matthew and Jeanne Baldwin of Connecticut, Bridgette, Bryson and Baylor Welch of Pendleton, SC. Also surviving Mr. Welch is a number of nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved K-9 companion, 'Angel'. In addition to his parents, Mr. Welch was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Linda Darlene Welch Baldwin July 7, 2007; sister, Helen Welch Bodsford; and brothers, George Welch and Roy Welch. PAGE TWO Edward Welch ObituaryA Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Woodland Cemetery in Winston-Salem, NC conducted by the Reverend Cecil Cave. A Celebration of Mr. Welch's Life will be held at a later date at the family home on Lake Hartwell. Flowers are optional or memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Oakdale Baptist Church, 6724 Highway 24, Townville, SC 29689, or to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 East Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621, or to the Anderson County Humane Society, Post Office Box 2262, Anderson, SC 29622. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.The McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, SC, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.