Mark Douglas Welch

Mark Douglas Welch, age 59 of Powell, passed away February 8, 2015. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He worked many years in the excavating industry. Preceded in death by mother, Thelma Hannah Welch; father-in-law, Don Roberts. Survived by loving wife of 16 years, Melissa Welch; his daughter, Markie Welch, who was his pride and joy; step-daughter, Christin Hash; granddaughter, Ava Hash; father, Clifford Welch and wife Betty; brothers, Mike Welch and Steve Welch; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Don Foster, Lisa and Jackie Bragg, Linda and Roy Camp; mother-in-law, Jewell Roberts; brother-in-law, Dale Roberts; several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will meet 1:15 pm Wednesday at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway for 1:30 pm inurnment service, Rev. Arnold Greene officiating. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements.