Marques Antwain

Welch, Jr.

Mr. Marques Antwain Welch, Jr., was born on May 12, 2004, Zoietia Watts and Marques Antwain Welch, Sr., in Griffin, Georgia. He grew up with a loving and supportive family.

Marques attended A.Z. Kelsey Academy, where he excelled in academics and graduated with the Class of 2022. After graduation, Marques joined the workforce and obtained his LLC, LaHarlem Kennelz. He recently enrolled to further his education in Business Management and had dreams of owning his own dog kennel business.

In his leisure time, Marques enjoyed taking care of his family and giving back to the community, so much he was known as "The Rich Iceyman". He enjoyed spending quality family time at home with his mom, siblings, and family dog, Ace. Just like his mom, he loved to cook and clean, and he dis it well.

Legacy and Remembrance

Marques' life was marked by love, joy, and service. He was a devoted son, caring brother and loyal friend. His radiant smile and positive energy left a lasting impact on everyone he met. Marques' legacy is one of a kind, integrity, and a commitment to making the world a better place.

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, Marques surrendered his earthly life and gained his wings to be with his Heavenly Father. His family and friends ate at peace knowing they will always have their personal angel watching over them. He was preceded in death by his great grandmothers, Leila Hawthorne, Ollie Mae Barkley, Mamie Hickman, and Helen Louise Welch; grandmother, Shirley Lindsey; grandfather, Howard Welch; great grandfather, Otis Hickmon; aunt, Aqueelah Driver, and brother Messiah Barlow.

Marques leaves his everlasting memories to be cherished in the hearts of his parents, Zoietia Watts (Wazon), and Marques Antwain Welch, Sr., (Jeanette); his siblings, Sojourner Welch, Iyanna Welch, Zi'kyha Lindsey, Wazon Lindsey, Akeia Lindsey, Diquan Lindsey and Yakita Brandford; grandparents, Nancy and Lonnie Watts, Sr., and Dorothy Welch; great-great aunt, Luseal Berry; aunts, Tammy Sands, Zuri McDowell, Brittany Walker, and Khaleelah Head; special aunts, Latisha Sands and Lakyna Sands; uncles, Mension Watts, Lonnie Watts, Jr., Zoie Watts, Derrick Welch, Reginald Lyons, Sr., and Karim Driver (Daniell), and many extended family members and friends. Though his time with us was short, his memory will be cherished forever.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor Perry Wilson is the Eulogist.