Lawrence Mike Welch, 74, of Laurel, Mississippi, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. He was born Sunday, November 2, 1947 in Laurel, Mississippi.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Big Creek Cemetery with burial to follow. Bro. James Blakenship will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 477-3797

Mike was a retired registered Forester and a member of Sandhill Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Hilna Knight Welch, niece, Sarah Shaw.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Deborah Welch, daughter, Wendy Smith (Carroll), sons, Chris Welch (Amber), Whit Welch (Erica), nephews, Kevin Shaw (Ginny), Hank Shaw (Kayla), grandchildren, Caroline, Kate, Dylan, Brenley, Macie, Mollie and expected grandson Dane, Henry, June, Oliver, Andrew, Sam, Isabella and Josslyn. Brother, Tommy Welch, sister-in-law, Kay Hilbun.

Pallbearers will be Chris Welch, Whit Welch, Carroll Smith, Hank Shaw, Kevin Shaw and Kevin Lucas.

Honorary pallbearer will be Dylan Welch.

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