Kenneth Garrison Welch

Kenneth Garrison Welch, 91, a lifelong resident of Worden, IL, died December 25, 2024 at The Glenwood Supportive Living Center in Staunton, IL.  He was born June 17, 1933 in Carpenter, IL to Leo & Eva (Garrison) Welch.  On July 28, 1956, Kenny married Nettie Ann (Milligan) Welch in Worden, IL.

Kenny was a proud Korean War veteran & was always eager to share a story about his experience serving our country.  He worked at Olin Corporation for 45 years before retiring.  To know Kenny was to love him.  He was a dedicated son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, & friend.  He played an instrumental role in the lives of those most important to him.  Kenny did not know a stranger & gleamed with so much joy while striking up a conversation with anyone passing by him.  He was also a known jokester & loved making others laugh.  Kenny enjoyed being outdoors - from fixing lawn mowers & lawn care, bonfires, naps on his swing, & tinkering in his garage.  He was the go-to person in Worden & was always happy to lend a helping hand.  Kenny had a final wish of being Home with his wife for Christmas, & his wish came true.  He will forever live on through cherished remembrance of sitting in the sunshine, cowboy movies, silly jokes, long car rides, & a big plate of biscuits & gravy.

He is survived by his daughter -  Gladys (Welch) Arnold of Staunton, IL;  his grandchildren -  Molly (McMahon) Wells,  John (& Rachel) McMahon,  Becky Arnold,  &  Monica McMahon;  his great grandchildren -  Landon & Kenzie Wells,  Eli McMahon,  &  Nettie Ann Knott;  as well as several nieces & nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents;  his sister -  Gladys Odell;  his brothers -  Charles "Peanuts" Welch  &  Harold Welch;  his wife -  Nettie Ann Welch;  & his daughter -  Maryann (Welch) McMahon.

Private graveside services will be held for immediate family only per Kenny's request.  

Memorials are suggested to Worden Volunteer Fire Department in Worden, IL.

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