Lenard George Welch, Jr., age 81, of McCaysville, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Blue Ridge, GA. Born on February 23, 1936 in the Fry Community, he was the son of the late Lenard George Welch, Sr. and Juanita Lewis Welch. He was a member of Mobile Baptist Church. He worked as a local mechanic within the community for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Louise Suits Welch; and infant son, Jeffrey Welch.He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Julie Welch of McCaysville; son, Rodney Welch of McCaysville; granddaughter, Tori Welch; brother, Gene Welch of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Barbara Welch of Tunnel Hill; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Jim Guile of Andrews, NC; and companion, Bobbie Jo Dyer.Funeral services were conducted on Friday, March 17, 2017, at 2:00 pm from Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Larry Stover and Rev. Don Hood officiating. Interment followed in the Mobile Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Drew Deaver, Ryan Deaver, Randall McGill, David Franklin, Mark Burger, and Robbie Mathis. Honorary pallbearers were Jackie Huffman, Hoyt Payne, and Kenneth Patterson. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . SERVICES Visitation Thursday, March 16, 2017 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Funeral Service Friday, March 17, 2017 2:00 PM Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge 7871 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513