DAILY SUN, Saturday, January 31, 2009, Obituaries, Page C4, The Villages, Lady Lake, Florida
SUMMERFIELD-Ronald E. "Joe" Welton, 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.
Mr. Welton was born in St. Louis and moved to Florida in 1986. He was a retired construction worker; enjoyed computers, gardening, the Orange Blossom Opry, photography, and being a handyman.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannette; son, Ronnie J., Monticello, Indiana; daughters Sherry Lynn Ward, Brenda Sue Billingsley, Jacque Martin all of Attica, Indiana; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; four step-great-grandchildren; one stepbrother; and three stepsisters.
A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb 1 at the Spruce Creek South Community Center, with Richard Woods officiating. A gathering for family and friends will follow until noon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Roberts Funeral Home, Bruce Chapel West, Ocala, is in charge of arrangements.