William Ray Welch Jr.
January 25, 1957 - December 15, 2012
William Ray Welch Jr. 55 of Peoria passed away Saturday December 15, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1957 in Peoria to William Ray Welch Sr., and Bobbie Lee Anderson. He married Deroita Sturdivant September 11, 1978. She survives. In addition to his wife he leaves to cherish: his father: William Ray Welch Sr. of Peoria, 2 sons: William Ray (Lynette) Welch III, Damian (Tina) Witherspoon of Peoria, 1 daughter: Sasha Welch of Peoria, 2 brothers: Wesley (Lelia) Welch of Peoria, and Wayne Welch of California, 1 sister: Wendala Bradley of Fredericksburg VA, 1 grandson: Jeremiah Welch of Peoria, and a host of family and friends whom loved and adored him. Praise and Worship service in honor of William will be held Friday December 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church. Pastor Calvin McLemore will officiate. The family has chosen T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel to handle the final arrangements of their love one. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com
William Ray Welch Jr. 55 of Peoria passed away Saturday December 15, 2012 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1957 in Peoria to William Ray Welch Sr., and Bobbie Lee Anderson. He married Deroita Sturdivant September 11, 1978.... View Obituary & Service Information