Gregoire Alan Welty

August 26, 2020
Gregoire Alan Welty

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Gregoire Alan Welty, aka, Greg Welty, 57, of Williamsburg, VA, believed to have passed away on August 13, 2020, found in the woods of Charles City County, VA on Aug 26, 2020.

He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, MI on February 9, 1963.  Greg Welty graduated from Brighton High School, Brighton, MI in 1981 and received his High School Diploma.  He took some courses at then Cleary College in Howell, MI towards a degree in Business Administration.  Greg Welty was married to Kimberly G Heussner on Sept 1, 1990.  They were married for 29 years.

Greg Welty worked in the HVAC industry for 29 years.  He worked for Lakeside Service Company in Brighton, MI for 13 years.  Also for Geofurnace in Traverse City, MI and AAA Service Company in Howell, MI.  In 2007 he moved his family to Williamsburg, VA and was a territory manager for Gemaire Distributors for 9 years.  He also worked for a couple of other distributors and for Griffith Heating a Cooling in Midlothian, VA.  Later working for Northway Marketers from Hoboken, NJ as a manufacturer’s rep in HVAC.   It was often said he could “sell ice to an Eskimo.”  He was a conscientious salesperson, honest, and fair to all in his business practices.

He liked Michigan football, traveling, and yardwork.  He was a champion roller skating speed skater during the years that his family owned Rollerama, Brighton, MI.  He also was a Cub Scout den leader and assistant cub master.  He enjoyed fishing with his son and collecting bottles, rocks, and sand from his travels.  He enjoyed making wood crosses.  He enjoyed taking his family spontaneously on family adventures.

Greg is predeceased by his mother Carole Anne Perry; father Rex Alan Welty; and brother Scott Jamison Welty.  He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Welty; daughter Mikaela Welty; son Joshua Welty; as well as his mother, Lynne Welty; sisters Lyn Welty Lee and Lori Steward; and brother, Michael Fuhst.

Funeral Visitation will take place at Bucktrout Funeral Home in Williamsburg, VA from 2-3 for family, 3-6 for public on Saturday Sept 12.  A Christian service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church at 2:00 on Sunday Sept 13.  Attendance due to COVID will be by invitation only.  The service can be enjoyed by all livestreamed on Sept 13 at www.KOGVA.tv.

Graveside Service will be at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell, MI on Saturday Sept 26th.  A gathering at Linden County Park Pavilion #3 will take place following the service.  Bring your own drinks and food for lunch.  Both events are open to friends and family.  Anyone who would like to attend is welcome.

Lakeview Cemetery address is 920 Roosevelt St, Howell, MI  48843.

Linden County Park address is 15349 S Linden Rd, Linden MI  48451.


Memorial

Sunday, September 13, 2020
2:00 PM

King of Glory Lutheran Church - Directions
4897 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

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  • September 04, 2020
    Mark Flanary says:
    I’ve known Greg for 13 years he was my salesman and employee during that time. We had many good times together. He genuinely cared about his family, friends, job and customers. He was a good friend with an infectious smile. I will miss him and his smile.

  • September 06, 2020
    Kristal Meeker says:
    So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.

  • September 06, 2020
    Lyn Welty Lee says:
    Oh Dear Big Brother Greg... My loss for words! It was supposed to be you and I... Not just me. You and Dad were my rock. Loosing Dad hurt, however loosing you, my heart is broke. You used to light up a room when you came in, me and my children love you! This hurts. I feel broke. I have some comfort knowing your in a heavenly place in peace and no pain! Along with Mom, Dad and Big brother. I will carry out the Welty legacy, now and through my children and yours. I love you brother. You little sister! You are already missed by many. The world has lost a beautiful soul!

  • September 05, 2020
    Sherry Perry says:
    Love and prayers for this family. May God comfort you all at this time.

  • September 05, 2020
    Roxanne Perry says:
    Cousins Greg and Lyn and mon Carol Anne came to stay with us on Canada Creek Ranch for a summer when Greg was 8 and Lyn was 5. I so remember those sweet little faces and how full of energy they were! Good memories! I pray for Gods comfort and peace to embrace your families in this time of great loss. May God bless and keep all of your days ♥️ Until we meet up for eternity!