Charles William Welby

Charles William Welby, 93, of Lexington, NC, formerly of Raleigh, died on September 22 ^nd , 2020, after a gradual decline in health in recent years. He was born on October, 9, 1926, in Bakersfield, CA, to Harry and Mary Barnes Welby; and was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor, his parents, and his brother, Robert.

He is survived by two daughters, Mary Louise Welby (Robert “Hersh” McNeil) of John Day, Oregon, and Nancy Welby Check (Jeffrey) of Lexington; five grandchildren: The Reverend Sydne Allen (Travis); Joseph Check (Andreana); Charles McNeil; Meredith Check; and Sarah McNeil; four great-grandsons: Barrett, Henry, Eli , and Crosby Allen; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Charles’ life will be held Saturday, November 13 ^th , 2021 at 11:00 am at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC.  Family visitation will follow the service.  Memorials may be made to the Charles & Eleanor Welby Geology Scholarship Endowment at the N.C. State College of Sciences Foundation, P.O. Box 8118, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695; the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation, Inc.; P.O. Box 12, Raleigh, NC 27602-0012; or to the Eleanor Welby Piano Maintenance Fund at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609.