In Memory

William Welton

Bill's photo is from the 9th grade 1968 yearbook



 
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06/07/21 05:17 PM #1    

Rod Warren

I think Danny Cole was the only classmate I can remember who passed away before Bill.  I remember walking to Rees Funeral Home for the service.  I think Bill had an uncle or some relative who was a pastor and did the service.  I believe it was the summer after 9th grade when Bill drowned in Kentucky Lake.  That 9th grade school year Bill had a paper route and had the unfortunate experience of being on his route and seeing a car running in a park with no one around.   He went to investigate and found the driver had committed suicide by gunshot to the head.  I recall Bill telling me about it and was very disturbed for an extended time afterward.  Bill has been on our 'In Memory' page for quit some time.  I apologize for not posting some words sooner regarding him.  Life is brief.  I am glad I knew Bill.


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