James Douglas Welch Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Douglas Welch of Salem, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Douglas left this world on June 18, 2025 at the age of 63, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Douglas Welch or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, James Douglas is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James Douglas' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his wife Barbara Welch; his parents, Louie Jr. Welch and Shirley Welch (Meade); and his sister Helenita Nash. He is survived by: his daughter Ashley Howdahl (Josh); his grandchildren, Holden and Hinleigh; his brother-in-law Darrell Nash; and his nieces and nephews, Angelea Smith (Billy), Bethany Thompson and Cody Morton. He is also survived by extended family and dear friends.
