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Charles Lawrence "Larry" Welborn

Charles Lawrence "Larry" Welborn obituary, Charleston, SC

Charles Welborn Obituary

Charles Lawrence (Larry) Welborn CHARLESTON - Charles Lawrence (Larry) Welborn, age 65, died peacefully on August 24, 2024. Larry was born in Charleston on January 30, 1959, to William A and Margaret Forsberg Welborn. Larry grew up in West Ashley, attended public schools and graduated from Middleton High School. In his early years Larry was a talented athlete participating in playground ball, parochial basketball and spent many Sundays playing half rubber at the old Winn Dixie "ballfield". Larry was a welder by trade, skilled in structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication and at one point in time, worked in just about every shipyard, plant and fab shop in the area. In addition to his parents, Larry was predeceased by his wife, Susan Harris Welborn; three brothers, Thomas H Welborn, Nolan Paul Welborn and Henry F Welborn; and one grandson, Kamen Welborn. Larry is survived by his sister, Sandra Welborn Renzy; and three brothers, William E Billy Welborn, Lloyd G Welborn, Mark H Welborn; two sons, Charles L Welborn Jr. (Chuck) and Matthew Welborn; and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Simplicity.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2024.

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Penny Hudson

September 3, 2024

I have been around Larry all my life. He was such an awesome cousin. He will be very sadly missed

Sandra Welborn Renzy

August 31, 2024

May you Rest In Peace with God.

Your loving sister, Sandra

Mary O'Neale Cooper

August 29, 2024

My deepest condolences to Lloyd and family.

Steve O´Neill

August 29, 2024

I grew up with Larry on Salisbury St. and was his teammate on St. Joseph´s basketball team. Larry was a great mechanic, a good athlete, and fun friend to me way, way back.

Kim Benke

August 29, 2024

I am so sorry to read this. Praying for the entire family.

Mike Carmody

August 29, 2024

This news made me sad. My brother Charlie & I have some fond high school memories with 'ole Larry. His spirit was infectious...and some times dangerous. Rest in peace, my friend.

Susan Reeves

August 29, 2024

I grew up with Larry and also graduated from Middleton in78 my cousins Bill and Keith Reeves also lived in Ashley Hall Manor and spent many days at the bowling alley Larry was very kind and always made me laugh ! Lots of good times. Prayers to all the family

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