Rowland F Welch

Rowland F. Welch, 64, of Bonham passed on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Rowland, the son of Richard and Nina Welch, was born on December 22, 1958 and was raised in Richardson, TX. Rowland had a long career as a Property Tax Consultant. In recent years Rowland found so much joy in attending his grandchildren's various activities, spending time outdoors walking with Mary, hiking, fishing and exercising, playing his guitar each evening and capturing moments with loved ones through the lens of his ever present camera. Rowland was a man that walked in his faith, placing it above all else, having loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart, mind and soul. He loved spending time in service to others and his forgiving, caring, and humorous nature endeared him to so many and will have a lasting impact on all who knew him and on his many communities far into the future. He will be dearly missed.

Rowland is preceded in death by his father, Richard Welch, stepfather, FJ Campbell, mother, Nina Campbell, and granddaughter, Eden Welch.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary Welch, his 5 children, Jessica Kaiser and husband Chris, Russell Welch, Rebecca Welch, Richard Welch and wife Megan, Rachel Welch and husband Tyler, twelve grandchildren, Toby, Amy, Hailey, Russell, Matthew, Savannah, Rowen, Sawyer, Beckham, Tristan, Clara, and a boy to be named (who he knew was on the way), uncle, Bob Palmer, and his constant companion, Boo his dog, along with numerous in laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, two amazing church families, Northside Church of Christ, and Estes Park Church of Christ.

"And we know all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

In lieu of flowers please consider giving to the Ethiopia Gospel Outreach, Woodward Park Church of Christ, P.O Box 3836, Pinedale, CA 93650-9903, write in the memo: Ethiopia Gospel Outreach and another cause that was dear to Rowland's heart - Mountain States Children's Home (msch.org)

Please join the family at Wise Funeral Home on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 6pm to 8pm for visitation, and the following day Saturday, September 9, 2023 the service will be held at Northside Church of Christ starting at 10am. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories, Ben Franklin, TX.