1933
Spicer
2019
Spicer Patrick Welch
August 23, 1933 — February 25, 2019
Spicer Patrick Welch, 85, formerly of Barrett (Clinton Camp), WV went to be with his
heavenly father on February 25, 2019 at 1:35 pm at the Hubbard Hospice West in South
Charleston, WV surrounded by his loving family.
Pat was born in Boone County, WV on August 23, 1933. He is preceded in death by his
parents Albert and Gladys Welch, his loving wife, Jane Welch, son Spicer Patrick Welch Jr, and
siblings Dewey, Harold, Junior, Lawrence, and Hazel.
Left to honor Pat and remember his love are his three children, Donna (Barry) Kirby,
Becky (E.D.) Hill, and Steve Welch; five grandchildren Brian (Evelyn) Kirby, Christy (Matt)
Shaffer, Suzanne (Chad) Walth, Mary Jane (Chris) McNeely, and Erica Jane Welch; eight
great-grandchildren, Patrick, Nicholas, and Sarah Kirby, Abigail Jane and Ethan McNeely,
Maggie Jane Holstein, Maddie Shaffer, and Madeline Rae Walth; loving friend and caregiver,
Janet Baldwin; and many nieces and nephews.
Pat was a devout Christian who attended Cox’s Fork Church. He was loved by many
and was known for his captivating smile. If there was ever an award for the #1 Hugger, Pat
would win hands down…..”and everything!” His family is at peace knowing he is now walking
the streets of gold with his loving wife and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The funeral will be officiated by Harley Egnor and Jerry Workman on Thursday, February
28, 2019 at Handley’s Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 12:30pm-2:00pm for
visitation, the funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm followed by the burial at Memory Gardens
Cemetery in Madison, WV.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Thomas Memorial Hospital,
Hubbard Hospice West, and Dr. McCormick for their excellent care shown to Pat and his family
during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to The Hydrocephalus
Foundation in honor of Pat’s great-granddaughter, Madeline. Donations can be mailed to Phyllis
Rogers, Hydrocephalus Association, 9249 S. Broadway, #200-845, Highlands Ranch, CO
80129. Please memo “Team Maddie.”
heavenly father on February 25, 2019 at 1:35 pm at the Hubbard Hospice West in South
Charleston, WV surrounded by his loving family.
Pat was born in Boone County, WV on August 23, 1933. He is preceded in death by his
parents Albert and Gladys Welch, his loving wife, Jane Welch, son Spicer Patrick Welch Jr, and
siblings Dewey, Harold, Junior, Lawrence, and Hazel.
Left to honor Pat and remember his love are his three children, Donna (Barry) Kirby,
Becky (E.D.) Hill, and Steve Welch; five grandchildren Brian (Evelyn) Kirby, Christy (Matt)
Shaffer, Suzanne (Chad) Walth, Mary Jane (Chris) McNeely, and Erica Jane Welch; eight
great-grandchildren, Patrick, Nicholas, and Sarah Kirby, Abigail Jane and Ethan McNeely,
Maggie Jane Holstein, Maddie Shaffer, and Madeline Rae Walth; loving friend and caregiver,
Janet Baldwin; and many nieces and nephews.
Pat was a devout Christian who attended Cox’s Fork Church. He was loved by many
and was known for his captivating smile. If there was ever an award for the #1 Hugger, Pat
would win hands down…..”and everything!” His family is at peace knowing he is now walking
the streets of gold with his loving wife and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The funeral will be officiated by Harley Egnor and Jerry Workman on Thursday, February
28, 2019 at Handley’s Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 12:30pm-2:00pm for
visitation, the funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm followed by the burial at Memory Gardens
Cemetery in Madison, WV.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Thomas Memorial Hospital,
Hubbard Hospice West, and Dr. McCormick for their excellent care shown to Pat and his family
during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to The Hydrocephalus
Foundation in honor of Pat’s great-granddaughter, Madeline. Donations can be mailed to Phyllis
Rogers, Hydrocephalus Association, 9249 S. Broadway, #200-845, Highlands Ranch, CO
80129. Please memo “Team Maddie.”
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