David Allen Welch, 56, of Dawsonville, died Sept. 1, 2018.

He was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Dawsonville where he served as an Elder of the Church.  David was a loving husband and father who loved helping others, sailing and had a special affection for stray cats.  He was an exceptional pizza cook and even had one of his specialty pizzas featured in a Kansas Pizzeria. 

His father, Robert Nelson Welch, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his loving wife, Stacie Welch of Dawsonville; children, Brianna Welch and Ian Welch, both of Dawsonville; mother, Mary Bowen Welch of Overland Park, Kan.; sisters, Margie Galloway of Overland Park, Kan., Christie  Wells of St. Paul, Minn.; three nieces and three nephews; various other relatives also survive.

A Celebration of Life was held at 5 p.m. Sept. 4 at Cornerstone Christian Church in Dawsonville.

The family received friends from 4 p.m. until service time Sept. 4 at the church. 

Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements.