Gary D. Welch was born November 24, 1958 unto the late Jeffie Lee and Genell Welch in Booneville, MS.  He departed this life December 5, 2018 at Magnolia Regional Hospital in Corinth, MS.  He attended Booneville High School and later enlisted in the U. S. army, where he served two years.

He leaves to cherish his passing, one daughter, Beverly Welch; three grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Ann Pams; six brothers, Eddie Lee(Linda), William Claudia (Shirley), Bishop Roy Albert (Ruby), Thomas Ungeline, Billy Wayne and Rev. Anthony (Sharron) a host of nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives and friends.