Troy George Welch, 80, of Blanchard, died Saturday December 1, 2012 in Oklahoma City. The son of George Cornelius and Gladys Mariah (Gibson) Welch, he was born December 19, 1931 in Anadarko. Troy worked for many years as a truck driver. He married Karin Evon Leinenweaver on March 8, 2002 in Tabler. Troy enjoyed fishing and raising horses, but his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Troy Lee Welch; five sisters, Ethel, Geneva, Birchie, Cleo, and Ida Mae; and one brother, Leo.
Troy is survived by his wife Karin Welch of Blanchard; two daughters, Delcie Welch of Blanchard and Becky Glenn and husband John of Tuttle; two sons, Mitchell Welch of Blanchard and Danny Welch of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren, Tony, Jodi, Jami, Lorie Jean, Daniel, Chad, and Kimberly; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; one brother Calvin Welch and his wife Doris of Yukon; and many other loved ones and friends.
Memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.