James "Jimmy" Thomas Welch Jr.

May 27, 1946 - November 25, 2021

James "Jimmy" Thomas Welch, Jr., 75, of Crawfordville, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family, on November 25, 2021. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Crawfordville and he graduated from Crawfordville High School, where he played many sports. He grew up in a farming family and he continued farming throughout his life, and was owner of Welch Land Development. Jimmy enjoyed everything outdoors, farming, cowboying and fox hunting. He loved his family and they spent a lot of time laughing, making sausage, eating and working together. Survivors include his wife of 55 years Sandra Harper Welch, children Tonia Welch, Tommy Welch and Donna & Todd Welch and Jessica, sisters Elnita Burke, Lynda Shannon, Faye Buckhanan, Kaye Mahar & Sue Brower, 6 grandchildren Jamey, Courtney, Dusty, Lindsey, Tanner & Dylan, 4 great grandchildren Layden, Scarlett, Lane & Tucker, many cousins, family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 28, 2021, 2:00-3:00 pm at Family Funeral Home in Harvey Young Chapel and Funeral Service will begin at 3:00 pm. Burial will immediately follow at Arran Cemetery. Skip & Trey Young are honored to assist the Welch family. Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel. 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com