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Official Obituary of

Kenneth Welch

May 21, 2025
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Kenneth Welch Obituary

On May 20, 2025, Kenneth Edward Welch aka "Kenny" received his wings. Kenny was born on March 3, 1950 to the late George W. Welch and Rosa L. Welch. Kenny received his education in the Norfolk Public School System. Kenny joined the Military and served in the NAVY as a Personnel Administration Specialist. He retired from the Navy after 21 years of honorable service.
     
Kenny earned his Bachelor's and Master's degree from Norfolk State University and began a second career as a Substance Abuse Counselor for the state of Virginia from which he also retired.

Kenny leaves to cherish his memory his sisters, Debra Parker ( Marvin), Faye Lightfoot (Thomas), Lorine Gilliam (Alphonso), Erma Dean Smallwood (Jasper); two brothers, Linwood (Sheila), and Alphonso (Annette); one aunt, Yettie Burston; as well as a lot of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of cousins and friends.

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Services

Visitation
Tuesday
May 27, 2025

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Keith Matthews Funeral Home
5665 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502

Graveside Service
Wednesday
May 28, 2025

11:00 AM
Rosewood Memorial Park
631 N. Witchduck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Interment

Rosewood Memorial Park
631 N. Witchduck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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