Chris (Buck) Welch, 62, of Petersburg, Tennessee, passed away April 28, 2024, at Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg, Tennessee.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bob Dunnivan officiating. Burial followed in the Welch Cemetery.

Chris was born on Dec. 14, 1961, in Lincoln County, Tennessee. He worked for Inner City until they closed and currently works for Marelli in Shelbyville. Buck loved spending time with his family, especially playing with his grandchildren, and Tiny, his Chihuahua.

Survivors include his mother, Janie Dunnivan; step-mother, Martha Welch; children, Nathan (Christi) Welch, Jason (Amanda) Welch, and Ashley (Chris) Dodson all of Petersburg; grandchildren, Francessica Minor, Jose Minor, Breann Minor, Alexis Welch, Kallissa Welch, Mason Welch, Lilah Welch, and Landree Welch; great-grandchildren, Jayce Locker, Caroline King, and Navy Minor; brothers, Mark (Becky) Welch, and Greg Welch both of Petersburg; sister, Wendy (Randy) Crutcher of Petersburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Chris was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Welch.

Pallbearers included Jose Minor, Mason Welch, Luke Welch, Danny Dunnivan, Thomas Lindsey, Hunter Sharp, and Landree Welch.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Chris (Buck) Welch.