Lloyd M. Welch

July 20, 1924 - January 31, 2016

Lloyd M. Welch of Channahon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Regency Care of Morris, at the age of 91 years. Born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of the late Virgil D. and Anna (nee Bennett) Welch. Beloved Husband of the late Thelma M. Welch (2014), Loving Father of Lloyd, Jr. Welch and wife Karla, Iva Cook and husband Bruce and Don Welch and wife Sharon; Proud Grandfather of 9; Great Grandfather of 15; and fond Uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Welch was a distinguished Veteran of the United States Navy, proudly serving his Country during the Pacific Theater of WW II. He retired from General Motors in Willow Springs, IL after 35 years as a skilled Tool Maker. A life long resident of Channahon and a faithful member of Families of Faith Church in Channahon, formerly known as First Baptist Church, Channahon. Having been deeply devoted to his family, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, as well as a loyal friend and neighbor. He will truly be missed by his family and the community in which he lived. Funeral Service for Lloyd M. Welch will begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Families of Faith Church Channahon, located at 24455 W. Eames (Rt. 6). Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood. For those wishing to leave lasting memorials the Welch Family asks that you please consider gifts in Lloyd’s name to Families of Faith Christian Academy. Visitation Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Families of Faith Church. For Information: www.themaplefuneralhome.com