Lonnie Carl Welch, 66, of Zolfo Springs, passed away at his home on October 6, 2011. Lonnie was a lifelong Hardee County resident. He was born in Fort Green on December 25, 1944, and was a grove mechanic.
Survivors include his companion, Barbara Richardson; daughter, Brenda Keeton (Saul Sonanez) of Wauchula; 4 step-daughters, Patricia Cisneros of Tampa, Tammy Fulton of Lakeland, Carla Parish of Wauchula and Shearon Carter of Riverview; 5 step-sons, Paul Fulton of Wauchula, Kevin Richardson, Sr. of Zolfo Springs, Robert Richardson of Port Charlotte, Adam Richardson of Middleburg and Freddie James Richardson, Jr. of Ft. Meade; 1 brother, Ronald Welch of Bowling Green; 2 grandchildren, Victoria and Jessica Keeton; and 28 step-grandchildren.
Visitation will beheld on Monday, October 10th at Robarts Garden Chapel from 1-2 p.m. with funeral services at 2 p.m. Elder Martha Gail Welch will officiate. Burial is in Ft. Green Baptist Cemetery.