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Bobby Gene Welch was born on December 16, 1940 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas to Ira and Lydia (Harmon) Welch and passed from this life on Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Watts, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years, 11 months and 19 days.

Bob was a simple hardworking man who loved his family and his dogs. He loved riding his motorcycles and driving his antique vehicles; the faster the better!

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ira and Lydia Welch, wife: Velda Welch and two grandsons: Rickey Pathkiller, II and James D Smith.

Surviving him are his children and step children: Regina Welch of Westville, OK, Gail Edwards and husband Jim of Siloam Springs, AR, Pat Rich and husband James of Watts, OK, Debbie Dennis and husband Randy of Siloam Springs, Kenneth Smith of Pineville, AR, grandchildren: Heath Welch, Ashley Welch, Brian Thomas, Allen Whaler, Randy Haller, Jimmie Rich, Joe Rich, Linda Myers, Jake Smith and Tiana Smith.

Memorial services at 10 am on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Roberts & Hart Chapel with Rick Pathkiller officiating.