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Danny Steven Welch

February 22, 1974 ~ May 11, 2023

Born in: Linden, Texas
Resided in: Hughes Springs, Texas

Danny Steven Welch, 49, of Hughes Springs, was born in Linden, Texas on February 22, 1974. He passed away May 11, 2023 at his home. Danny had Muscular Dystrophy but that did not stop him from fishing and camping. He also had speech problems, but he loved talking with family, friends and strangers. Danny’s love of all things Elvis was known to everyone he knew. He had a wide collection of magazines, books, vinyl records, cups, clocks. Danny also loved watching football, he always had a special place for the Hughes Springs Mustangs. He was brought up in a strong Christian family by his grandfather, Sammie Welch.

Danny was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sammie and Patsy Welch; father, Michael Steven Welch; sister, Christy Parsons; grandparents, Parker and Hattie Dodson; aunt, Linda Dodson Davis; aunt, Connie Dodson Carpenter; uncle, Freddie Dodson; cousin, Jason Carpenter.

He is survived by his brother, Scott Welch and wife Ashley; nephews, Bradley, Jax, David, and Corey Welch; aunt, Jacquelyn Welch Holloway; nephew, Cody Holloway; mother, Ruby Parsons and husband Carlton; brother, Bryan Stanley; sisters, Lajeana Hawkins and Katie Stroman; nephews, Nathan Parker, and Corey Hawkins, Khloe, Hannah and Adam Stroman; uncles, Gene Dodson and wife Charlotte, Eddie Dodson and wife Helen.

Special thanks to Kimberly Jones of Alara Caring for the special care and friendship she gave Danny.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Organization of your choosing.

Services for Danny will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation starting one hour prior to service time.

Services

Visitation: May 20, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Room: Chapel

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, TX 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Funeral Ceremony: May 20, 2023 11:00 am

Room: Chapel

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd. South
Hughes Springs, TX 75656

(903) 639-2585
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

Cemetery:

Hughes Springs Cemetery
W. First Street
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656


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  1. Danny was one of my first students when I came to Hughes Springs to teach. He overcame so many hardships. I hope he finally has peace and happiness. Take care.

  2. Candle 2We can not believe that we have lost another family member. So so heart broken. Fly high Danny…you will be missed..

  3. Danny, fly high my man, I will miss us getting our hair cuts together. Love you πŸ™πŸ»πŸ˜₯

  4. Danny was always smiling and had a great heart of giving. He was a classmate
    of mine I’m praying for comfort for his family. 2 Corinthians 5:8. RIH Danny. I’m sure you will be missed by many. πŸ™πŸ½

  5. Candle 2I went to school with Danny…we remained friends through the years and he always had a smile and loved to just sit and talk…R I P my friend and see you on the other side…Fly high with the angels πŸ™

  6. My heart goes out to Scott, Jackie and the entire family. Bless his heart and yours through this tough time! With love,
    Betsy & Lyle Schindler


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