Thursday, October 13, 2016 9:46 am

Terry Ray Welch, 63, of Rutherfordton, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016.

A native of Turlock, CA, he was the son of Hazel Cecelia Richardson Welch and the late James Elvin Welch. He was a carpenter and a member of Word of Faith Fellowship.

In addition to his mother, Terry is survived by his wife, Patti Bryant Welch of Rutherfordton; daughter Cherry Keeton of Wagner, OK; sons, Jeff Welch of Claremore, OK and Logan Welch of Rutherfordton; seven grandchildren; sisters, Nancy Hickman of Spindale, Donna Coleman of Tulsa, OK and brother, Gary Welch of Tulsa, OK.

Services were held at Word of Faith Fellowship with Revs. Sam and Jane Whaley officiating.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.