John Preston Welchel

November 9, 1921 - January 16, 2006

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John Preston Welchel, 84, of 2 Whitehaven Drive, died on Monday, January 16, 2006. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Claude J. and Bobbie Ross Welchel. Mr. Welchel graduated from Parker High School Class of 1939 and served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He retired from AT&T after forty-two years of service. He was a Mason of #251 AFM Monaghan Lodge 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason; a life member of Hejaz Shrine Temple; amateur radio W4KOW operator; a member of Blue Ridge Amateur Radio Society in Greenville; and a member of Monaghan Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jimmie E. Welchel, of the home; a daughter, Pamela Welchel Hancock and husband Joseph, Jr., of Loganville, GA; a son, Keith Preston Welchel and wife Melinda E., of Central, SC; a sister, Carolyn J. Dill and husband David, of Easley; three grandchildren, Stephanie H. Pugh Dale, Joseph G. Jay Hancock, III, and Matthew P. Welchel; and two great grandchildren, Preston Dale Pugh and Kimberlin Paige Pugh. Mr. Welchel was predeceased by two brothers, Claude J. Welchel, Jr. and Jack Welchel. Services will be held on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at Monaghan Baptist Church with visitation from 1:15 ? 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery, West. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Monaghan Baptist Church Building Fund, 1500 W. Parker Road, Greenville, SC 29617. The family is at the residence.

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I have only had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Welchel through his son Keith. Fine men like Keith do not come about by happenstance. It is a great legacy simply to bring a child to physical, social, and spiritual maturity, but even a greater legacy to leave

1Th 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Mr. Welchel has always been an important part of my life. He was welcoming and gracious during the many times I came to play with Pam. His charming grin continued to cheer me at church. I consider it an honor and blessing to have known Mr. Welchel and h

Jimmie and Family-JP was a dear friend of mine. He was once my supervisor with AT&T. I talked to JP about 2 months ago and we kept up with each other. He was a fine man and one that we all will miss dearly.

My memories of JP always include his smiling face and friendly greeting. We'll all miss him. Elbert Mosteller

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My condolences go out to the family. JP was a good man and a good friend. Sincerely, ED Hyatt

so sorry for the lost. my thoughts will be with you during these time .

My prayers are with the Welchel family during this difficult time. I am the grandson of Charles E. Welchel of Blue Ridge and son of James D. Jimmy. From what I understand, John Preston and my grandfather were 1st cousins. My grandfather spoke very

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