Donald Gene Welch, 68, of Denniston passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1951 to the late Willard and Margie Brewer Welch. He worked for AO Smith and Smallwood Lumber before retiring.

He was survived by his wife, Cathie Montgomery Welch; one son, Donald Joe Welch of Denniston, KY; one daughter, Marsha Mullins (Jason) of Salt Lick, KY; three brothers, Ronnie Welch (Debra) of Denniston, KY, Mike Welch (Vickie) of Richmond, KY and James Welch of Denniston, KY; seven grandchildren, McKenzie Welch, Hayley Brown, Caitlyn Welch, Courtney Brown, Zoey Welch, Hayley Eggleston and Jacob Mullins; and one great grandchild, Clayton Eggleston.

A committal service will held at 11 AM, Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Morrison-Welch Cemetery in Frenchburg, KY with Herman Chambers officiating. A visitation will be held 5-8 PM, Friday, June 19, 2020 at Taul Funeral Home in Frenchburg. Pallbearers will be Jason Mullins, Johnny Mullins, Robert Stamper, Rick Smallwood, Dale Brown and Frankie Kidd. Honorary pallbearers will be Courtney Brown, Jacob Mullins, Donald Welch and Thomas Forrest. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lexington VA Hospital, 1101 Veterans Drive, Lexington, KY 40502.