Bennie Welch, 96, of Telico passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Bennie was born in Alvin, Texas on April 23, 1924 to John and Kate (Chambers) Welch.  He grew up in Alvin, Texas and on April 10, 1944 he married his sweetheart Lois Doughit and they made their home in Dallas.

Bennie served his country proudly in the United States Army.

Bennie was a supervisor for Welch Construction for over thirty-five years.  He was a member of the VFW and Sokol for thirty-five years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding horses.

Bennie is survived by his daughters: Deborah Davis and Dorothy Smith; grandchildren: Michelle Eggleston and Bennie Smith; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and a host of extended family and friends.

Bennie is preceded in death by his wife, Lois Welch, his parents John and Kate Welch; 16 brothers and sisters including Jake Welch, Don Welch, Marvin Welch,and Sam Welch, nephew, Tommy Welch.  Bennie was the last surviving sibling of seventeen.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 1 p.m. in the Cowboy Church of Ennis.  Pallbearers will be Cooper Welch, Ronnie Welch, Randy Welch Jared Oates, Gary Leek and Randy McCollin.  Honorary pallbearers will be Barrett Welch and Beau Rudd.  Interment will follow in Telico Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.

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