Jimmy Keith Welch, 63, a resident of Summit, MS; passed away July 19, 2023 at the University Medical Center in New Orleans.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Hartman Jones Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  And will continue on Sunday from 12:00 PM until services at 2:00 PM. Bro. Demond Kennedy will officiate.   Burial will be in Hollywood cemetery.  Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

Jimmy was born on September 1, 1959 in McComb, MS to Bertram Welch and Shirley Massey Welch.  He was a wonderful husband, grandfather, brother and friend.  He loved his family especially his grandchildren.  He was an avid football fan.  He loved anything Saints, riding motorcycles and playing pool.

He was preceded in death by his father Bertram Welch.

He is survived by his mother Shirley Welch, his wife  Lori Pierre Welch of Summit, his sons Eric Welch (Nicole) of Bogue Chitto, MS, Charles Walton of Summit, MS, Simon Fry (Kristin) of North Carolina, Allen Fry (Katie) of McComb, MS, Joey Fry (Aimee) of Brookhaven, MS, a daughter Sabrina Hallman (Adam) of Baxley, GA, nine grandchildren Jacob, Brenden, Savanna, Ethen, Noah, Silas, Skyler, Jessimae, Aspen, two sisters Gail Etheridge (Terry) of McComb, MS and Terry Volz (Carl) of Brandon, MS, along with numerous nieces, a nephew, other relatives and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Eric Welch, Simon Fry, Allen Fry, Joey Fry, Mike Massey, and Landon Marrs.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ethen Welch, Carl Volz, Noah Fry and Charles Walton.