Jimmy Ross Welch, age 66, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Saturday, December 18, 2010. He was born on November 8, 1944 in Gurdon, the son of the late Hubert King and Lottie Clarett Harris Welch. Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Welch. He is survived by one son, James Welch of Van Buren, one sister, Sue Ruhs of Hot Springs, two brothers, John Hubert Welch and Charles Ed Welch both of Pine Bluff and four grandchildren, William, Rachal, Felicia and Katelyn. No services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Arrangements are entrusted to Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the online guest book.