James W. Welcher, age 91, of Malvern, AR, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1934 in Pottsville, AR, the son of Estell and Carrie Stout Welcher. He worked as an Area Foreman for the Hot Spring County ARDOT for 30 years. James was an avid farmer and gardener, loved helping his neighbors, and enjoyed cattle farming.

James is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Jo Ann Jones.

Left to cherish his memory, children, Janet Davis of Claremore, OK, Pam Jackson (John) of Benton, and James N. Welcher (Jeffrey) of Seattle, WA; sisters, Nina Haynes of Jacksonville, AR and Carolyn Scott of Hot Springs; grandsons, Mark Davis of Claremore, OK, Michael Jones of Hot Springs, and Rusty Jackson of Benton; and six great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 30th at 11am, at Lono Cemetery, with Pastor Brady Lane officiating.