In Memoriam: Barney Welch '45
Dec 01, 2014 | Football
Barney Welch '45, a longtime friend and employee of athletics, passed away on November 24 at the age of 92.
Barney was born in Hico, Texas and grew up in Stephenville. He graduated from Texas A&M where he earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He was a World War II veteran, having fought in the European theater.
He was involved in athletics most of his life. Barney was the long time director of Intramurals at A&M. He was the only person in the Southwest Conference to be a football player, coach and official.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Porter Welch and his son, Frank.
Barney is survived by his son, Russell Welch and wife Isabel of Denton. Also his daughter, Lynda Black and husband Jerry of College Station. He has one sister, Lyndol Braunig of San Antonio. There are 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters along with 7 great grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the College Station Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Grace Bible Church or Traditions Hospice in College Station.
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