Jerry C. Welch, 74, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on Nov. 23, 2010 at Geneva Wiregrass Medical Center in Geneva, Ala. Jerry was born on Jan. 8, 1936 in Fort Green and had been a resident of Dothan for 16 years. He was a member of Ft. Green Baptist Church and was employed as a trim carpenter in construction. Jerry was a veteran of the Korean Era serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, REACT, and the American Red Cross. Survivors include his wife, Marian; son, Brian Welch of Pinellas Park; brother, James Welch and wife Linda of Sarasota; sister, Betty Jones of Longwood; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and burial with military honors provided by the DeSoto County Honor Guard will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 at Fort Green Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Brook Larrison will officiate.