Gerald Sorrells “Bugger” Welch, 90, of Petersburg, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Donalson Care Center.

He was born on July 4, 1932, son of the late William Oliver and Lizzie Mai Sorrells Welch. He was a veteran and a retired employee of the Lincoln Farmers Co-Op.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Millie Ruth Smith Welch; sister, Edith Wels; and brother, Marion Welch.

Mr. Welch is survived by his daughter, Sylvia (Ricky) Wilburn of Lewisburg; sons, Jackie (Julie) Welch and Darshall Welch all of Petersburg; grandchildren, Janessa Mills, Houston Welch and Jacob Wilburn; and great-grandchildren, Corley Mills, Tripp Mills, Darcy Jo Welch and Ophelia Welch.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in the chapel of Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home. Burial followed in Old Orchard Cemetery.

Gallant-Riverview Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Gerald Sorrells Welch.