Harlan Welch

Harlan Ralph Welch, 86, of Paragould, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011, at Rector Health Care in Rector, AR. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and a World War II Veteran. He was the son of the late Hugh Welch and the late Emma Dieker Welch. He was also preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 43 years: Louise Welch and three children. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lafe. Following visitation, his life will be celebrated at St. John's with Rev. Curt Dwyer officiating. Interment will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, P,O. Box 235, Lafe, AR 72436. To register online, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com.