Randy D. Welch, 67 of Centralia passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Randy was born August 24, 1957, to Alvin D. and Anna Ruth Welch, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1975.

Randy served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hancock after High School and worked at A.B. Chance Company in Centralia as well as various places in Columbia.

Randy loved to fish and play golf with his father and friends. Randy never knew a stranger, striking up conversation with all individuals he encountered. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Randy is survived by his sister, Deanna Lincoln (Mike) of Centralia and two nephews, Andrew Lincoln of Kansas City and Ryan Lincoln of Columbia.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Central Missouri Honor Flight and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier Street, Centralia, Mo 65240.