Joseph Patrick Welcher

Joseph Patrick Welcher, 64, formerly of Montgomery Co., VA, left his earthly broken body to be received into heaven on August 15, 2013. Joe was born on June 1, 1949 to the late James Paul and Mable Harris Welcher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Dickerson Welcher; and her parents, Forest and Tina Dickerson; two brothers, Nash Randolph and Thomas Dale Welcher; sister and caregiver for 23 years, Marion Jeanette Rorrer; sister-in-law, Martha Welcher; and many aunts and uncles he loved dearly. He is survived by his brother, David G. Welcher of Elliston, VA; sisters and borthers-in-law, Brenda and Claude Dickerson of Mineral, VA and Debbie and Glenn Kanode of Salem. He is also survived by his caregiver and niece, Connie (LeRoy) Dejarnette; a very special nephew, Corky Perdue who always knew how to make him laugh; his great-nephews, Jason Perdue and Devon Dejarnette who shared their home and life with Joe; and by many other nieces, nephews and cousins that he loved dearly. He is also survived by his only remaining uncle and aunt, Max and Chris Harris. Funeral services will be conducted 2 pm Sunday, August 18, 2013 from the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Interment will follow at Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery in Shawsville. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the D.A.V., 210 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24011.