Bobby "Dooley" Lee Welch

Mr. Bobby "Dooley" Lee Welch, age 87, of Chatsworth, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Bobby was a member of God's House Church. He enjoyed mowing the yard, fishing, watching wrestling, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Ella Mae Dean Welch; his son, David Michael Welch; his parents, Marshall Price Welch and Pansy Parasage Long Welch; his granddaughter, Amanda Deal; and his many brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Starr and Johnny Deal of Chatsworth; his grandchildren and their spouses, Johnny and Amber Deal, Stacey Deal, and Jacob Deal; his great-grandchildren, Tristan, Kit, Ella, Maison, Bristol, Paisley, Tyler, Elizabeth and Cody, Zachary, Gabriel, Hailie, Whitney, Lynsie, and Julie; and his great great-grandchildren, Caden, Paisley, Crew, Adalyan, and Analeia; many nieces, newphews, and cousins also survive.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Bobby "Dooley" Lee Welch will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Farrell Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Bobby "Dooley" Lee Welch.