Rev. Thomas David Welch, age 75, of 351 Bunton Town Road, Butler, Tennessee, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. He was born on June 4, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late John Francis and Grace (Sullivan) Welch. In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by one brother, John Welch. Thomas was a member and a retired Priest of the Richmond Catholic Diocese. He was also a United States Army Veteran where he served as Chaplain. Thomas is survived by one sister, Barbara Welch of Westfield, Massachusetts and many special friends. Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2006 from the St. Anthony of Padua with Father Dennis Kress officiating. Condolences may be sent through our website at www.hux-lipford.com. Arrangements for Rev. Welch are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Mountain City, Tennessee.