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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Christopher William Welch

A memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 22.

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Christopher William Welch, 26, an Athens native.

Welch, a tree surgeon, died in a in Madison County on Aug. 17, authorities reported.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 6-8 p.m. at according to an obituary notice.Β  A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22 at the chapel of the funeral home.Β 

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A memorial fund has been established at for Welch's children.

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