Obituary of Ned Davis Welch

Ned Davis Welch Jr February 4, 1946 – May 6, 2016 Ned passed away after a period of declining health on May 6, 2016 at Tsali Care Center. He was a long time resident of the Big Cove community. Ned was born in Philadelphia, Pa and grew up in Mechanicsburg, Pa and Trenton, NJ. He was a bus driver by trade for many years in Trenton, NJ and Cherokee, NC, where he drove for the Qualla Public Transportation (QPT). He retired from Qualla Housing in 2005. He enjoyed family, traveling, and making crafts in his spare time. Ned is preceded in death by His father, Ned Rudolph Welch Sr, mother Ethel Sue Wahneetah Welch, and sister Ataloah C. Welch Laney. He is survived by son MSgt David N Welch and wife Sheryl, daughter Amy S Welch Wilson and husband Rich, son Ned D Welch and wife Stephanie, and sister Helen Welch Bottchenbaugh. He also leaves behind 1 grandson, 4 granddaughters, and 2 great-grandsons, companion Janice Owle, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Arrangements are as follows: Visitation will begin at 4pm Wednesday with services starting at 5pm Wednesday at Crisp Funeral Home in Bryson City, NC.