Silvanus "Shorty" Arnold Welchel

Mr. Silvanus "Shorty" Arnold Welchel, 76 of Plainville, GA died Sunday, May 07, 2017 at Floyd Medical Center, following four years of declining health. He was born in Cherokee County, GA on October 14, 1940, son of the late Solomon and Oveline Cox Welchel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Lewis Welchel, Alton Welchel, Jack Welchel, Otis Welchel, Martha Jones, and Willie Dee Carisle.
He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Lois Garland Welchel; his daughter and son-in-law, Diann and Roger Johns of Plainville; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Bobby and Mildred Welchel of Rome, and Chester and Carol Welchel of Jasper; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Cordella Hightower and Ophillia Bowling, both of Plainville, Gladys and Fred Blalock of Waleska, and Colline and Jacky Cantrell of Jasper; grandchildren, April Hudson (Jason), and Matthew Johns; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Hudson, Greyson Hudson, Ryan Johns, Kyle Johns, and Candace Johns. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Silvanus "Shorty" Arnold Welchel will be held Tuesday, May 9th at 11:00 AM from Scott Cemetery, with Rev. Eddie Brannon officiating. Pallbearers serving will include Matthew Johns, Jason Hudson, Ronnie Jones, Von Garland, Nathanial Allen, and Jeremy Defoor. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Welchel and Chester Welchel.
The family will receive friends at Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home on Monday, May 8th from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM.
Condolences may be left at www.maxbrannonandsons.com. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Silvanus "Shorty" Arnold Welchel are under the care and direction of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.

SERVICES

Visitation
Monday, May 08, 2017
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home
705 Old Red Bud Road
Calhoun, Georgia 30701

Graveside Service
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
11:00 AM
Scott Cemetery

Plainville, GA