Clifford Welch, 94, of Wauchula, died January 19, 2011 at his home. He was born in Fort Green on April 6, 1916 and had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County. He was a member of Fort Green Baptist Church, served in the U. S. Army, and was a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Clyda Albritton Welch and daughter, Clara Mae Forbes.
Survivors include sons, Alvin D. Welch and wife Sandy of Pittsburgh, PA, Jerry Welch and wife Dianne of Wauchula, Harley Welch and wife Charissa of Bartow; he raised his grandsons, Curtis, Bobby, and Mike Forbes; brother, Horace Welch of Fort Myers; sisters, Zula Raulerson of Bradenton and Eula Hancock of Sarasota; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Friday, January 21, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services are at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Wauchula with Rev. Steve McGaughey and Marcus Shackelford officating. Burial is in Fort Green Baptist Cemetery.