Dr. David Ellis Welch passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Advent Health Redmond in Rome, GA. Funeral services are planned for 10:30 AM on Friday, July 27, from the graveside at Preston Cemetery. Born December 3, 1943 in Cuthbert, he was a son of the late Thomas Russell Welch and the late Sara Ann Mainor Welch. A veteran of the United States military, Dr. Welch was a retired Doctor of Physics. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Kathleen Logan. Survivors include his brother, Oliver Welch; and his adopted sister, Louise Clark. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Dr. David Ellis Welch.