Ray Welsh
March 10, 1962 ~ January 6, 2018
Ray Welsh, 55, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born on March 10, 1962, in Owensboro to Marjorie Horn Welsh and the late William Welsh. Ray worked as a contractor for Welsh Construction Company for many years.
He was a member of By His Side Church.
He enjoyed motorcycle riding, hunting and camping, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Along with his father he was preceded in death by his step granddaughter, Kathern Freels; and a nephew, Matt Welsh
Including his mother, he is survived by his wife of four years, Keisha Welsh; a son, Joe (Angel) Welsh of Owensboro; three daughters, Lacie (Will) McLaughlin of Owensboro, Danielle Welsh of Owensboro, and Crystal (Devin) Alexander of Mansfield OH; two stepsons, Ben Frey, and Colyn Goins both of Evansville, IN.; one stepdaughter, Deana Goins of Evansville, IN.; nine grandchildren, Izaiah, Aiden, Lyrik, Kaydence, Zoie, Charlotte, Parker, Braden, and Tucker; four brothers, Jim (Marlene) Welsh of Newport, VA., Bill (Vickie) Welsh of Fort Knox, KY, Bob (Karen) Welsh and Joe (Rubene) Welsh both of Owensboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. A committal service will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. The family of Ray will welcome family and friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Benedict’s Shelter, 1007 W. 7th St., Owensboro, KY 42301 and Friends of Sinner’s, Inc., 320 Clay St., Owensboro, KY 42303. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Share your messages of condolence with the family of Ray Welsh at www.haleymcginnis.com.
Lit a candle in memory of Ray Welsh
Joe and family I’m so sorry for what your going through stay the course brother. He ran his race to completion you should be proud improud if you and what you mean to so many of us guys. I love you and your family Joe you’ve made me feel like one of your
I remember Mr. Welsh from Celebrate Recovery and enjoyed the handful of conversations that I had with him. He had a powerful testimony and I’m glad I had the opportunity to hear him give it. Praying for peace for his family(Son-Joe Welsh) and close frien
Thinking of you Lacie and Will. Lifting you up in my prayers.
Love,
Pat Cunningham
Lit a candle in memory of Ray Welsh
Lit a candle in memory of Ray Welsh
Lit a candle in memory of Ray Welsh
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell.I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. P
Lit a candle in memory of Ray Welsh
Lit a candle in memory of Ray Welsh
Joey and Lacie I am sending prayer to you. So sorry to hear this. Love you both Betty