John Welch, II

MSgt John E. Welch, II, USAF, Ret., age 89, of Biloxi, passed away on October 24, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Bonnett Welch; a daughter, Diane Welch Kirk; and his mother, Lucille McFarland Shaw.
Survivors include his children, John E. Welch, III, Charles E. Welch, Terry L. Welch, Chris M. Welch, and Tracey Welch Meyer; a brother, James W. Welch; a sister, Mary Martin; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
He served in the Army Air Corps and later retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War.  He later worked for Chrysler Credit Corporation and worked as an Independent Insurance Adjuster.  He enjoyed fishing and was a 32 Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
He will be interred at Biloxi National Cemetery.
The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, is serving the family and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com