Cover photo for John Charles Welch's Obituary
John Charles Welch Profile Photo
1942 John Charles Welch 2023

John Charles Welch

March 26, 1942 — May 31, 2023

Okeechobee, Florida

 

John Charles Welch, 81 of Okeechobee, Florida, formerly of Indianapolis, took the hand of Jesus on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  He was born on March 26, 1942 in Indianapolis. 

John served in the U.S. Navy.  He worked for Ford Motor until his retirement.  He was a member of Southport Masonic Lodge.  He was a member of Fort Drum Community Church in Okeechobee, Florida.

John was an avid fisherman and had his boat captain license.  John will be remembered for his love of his family, serving God, being  a faithful member of his church.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Judith Lee Rexroat Welch, children Jimmy Welch, Jerretta (Eddie) O’Haver, sister Margaret Ann Wadsworth, Mira Grider, grandchildren John O’Haver, Matthew O’Haver, James (Ali) Welch and great granddaughter Luna Welch.

John’s Life Celebration® visitation will be Saturday June 10 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227.  A Celebration of John’s life will be held at 1:00 PM.  Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with military honors.

Please visit www.OrileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

 

To send flowers to the family in memory of John Charles Welch, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, June 10, 2023

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

6107 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Celebration of Life

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

O’Riley - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

6107 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

Greenwood, Greenwood, IN 46142

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 211

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Send a Card

Send a Card