Danny Ray Welch, 71, of North Lewisburg, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
Danny was born September 8, 1950 in Charleston, West Virginia. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Danny was an avid Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Football fan. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, mushroom hunting, auto racing and being outdoors. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Danny cherished his time with family and friends; he enjoyed spending time with them, laughing, and making memories. He was quick to get along with anyone, he never met a stranger that he didn’t soon care for. His heart for people has been an inspiration to all who’ve known him. A special thank you to his nephews, Josh, Chad, Cliff and Mikey for bringing so much joy into his life. He loved each of you deeply.
Danny is survived by the love of his life and mother of his children, Vonnie Welch; his children, Danny Welch Jr., Dawn Starks and Crystal (Taylor) Huston; grandchildren, Dalton, Devin, Baylee & Kylee Emans, Camden, Kolton & Declan Huston and Kaylie, Austin & Landen Leamman; great granddaughter, Alayna Emans; mother, Betty Kinney (Byron) Scott; siblings, Dave (Gerri) Welch, Roxanne Abrams, Deb (Bob) Keller, Tammy (Ron) Welch, Mark (Laurie) Welch, Jeremy Welch and sister-in-law, Bobbie Jo Pierce; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Emmett Welch and brother, Kelly Welch.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11-1p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in the FRESHWATER, MCDONALD & VERNON FUNERAL HOME, North Lewisburg, Ohio. Funeral service will follow at 1:00p.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Jordan Millice officiating.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.