Thomas L. “Tommy” Welch

retired funeral director and owner, Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Homes, Big Spring and Midland, Texas, died November 13, 2024, at age 71. Welch attended Stephen F. Austin University and, later, Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. Upon graduation, Welch’s family returned to Big Spring to serve in the family business and he began his career under his father, owning and operating Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Homes. Welch served on the boards of Directors Investment Group, International Order of the Golden Rule and the West Texas Funeral Directors Association, where he was honored as Funeral Director of the Year.

In the community, Welch served on the boards of the Northside Community Center, First Church of the Nazarene, New Hope Christian School, Gideons, and was a member of the Downtown Lions Club.

Welch is survived by wife Teresa; children Kasi, also a funeral director at the firm, Kylee and Kaegan; and six grandchildren.