John Franklin Welch Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to John Franklin Welch Jr. of Avon Park, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 23, 2025 at the age of 91. John Franklin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Franklin Welch Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Franklin Welch, Sr. and Rosa Thaxton Welch. He is survived by: his wife Judy Thompson; his siblings, Glen, Dot and Mae; his daughters, Tammy Krawczyk (Mark) of Missouri City, TX, Laurie Welch and Stephanie Purgley of Friendswood, TX; his grandchildren, Kalli Wesson and Chuck Ware of Bulverde, TX; his daughters, J. W. Wesson (Mallorie) of Fort Worth, TX and Tayla Saylor (Hayden) of Muleshoe, TX; and his great grandchildren, Autumn, J. D., Payson, Sophie Saylor and Cadence Ware.
Memorial donations can be made in Franklin's name to Mt. Dora Christian Academy, 301 W. 13th Avenue, Mt. Dora, FL 32757 or the Parkinson's Foundation at Parkinson.org. In memory of John Franklin Welch, Jr., please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: MT.
