Funeral service for Mr. Bobby T. Welch, 71, of New Site, will be Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:00 am at the Chapel of Radney Funeral Home.  Rev. Paul Vick will officiate. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Graham, AL at 2:00 pm.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home.

Mr. Welch passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at his residence.  He was born on July 29, 1939 in Daviston, Alabama to Hoyt W. Welch and Robbie Kathleen Tate Welch. He was an active member of New Site United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School and sang in the choir.  He was the Dean at Southern Union State Community College and Chattahoochee Valley Community College following his work as a high school principal and coach.  He enjoyed playing golf, crossword puzzles, reading, andAuburn football.  Dean Welch especially loved his wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren.